Operation Sindur: Gen. K.J.S. “Tiny” Dhillon (Retd.) Reveals India’s Secret War Tactics

Lt. Gen. K.J.S. "TINY" Dhillon unveils how India’s air defense crushed Pakistan’s attacks in 4 days, forcing a ceasefire and setting a new benchmark for ethical warfare.

In an exclusive conversation with Ms. Barkha Dutt, decorated Indian Army veteran Lt. Gen. K.J.S. Dhillon (Retd.) discussed his new book Operation Sindur: The Untold Story of India’s Deep Strikes Inside Pakistan. A former Chinar Corps Commander and key figure during the Pulwama aftermath, General Dhillon shared how India’s military executed a coordinated four-day air defense response that stopped over 300 Pakistani drones and missiles, while ensuring zero civilian casualties on the Indian side.

He explained how India integrated vintage and modern air defense systems like the S-400s and Akash with cutting-edge software to counter simultaneous attacks across multiple fronts. Dhillon revealed Pakistan’s intent to target temples, gurdwaras, and minority villages, using civilians and even civil airliners as shields—knowing India would avoid harming innocents. He contrasted this with the Indian Army’s ethos of respecting enemy dead and protecting civilians, a principle absent in the Pakistani military’s conduct.

Discussing the geopolitical dimension, Dhillon confirmed China’s indirect involvement by supplying Pakistan with real-time intelligence and weaponry, while highlighting India’s success in dismantling 11 Pakistani airbases that forced Islamabad to beg for a ceasefire. He also emphasized India’s preparedness for future tech-driven wars, rooted in ethical warfare and long-term strategic planning.

Bottomline — Ms. Barkha Dutt: India demonstrated that ethical conduct and military precision can coexist. Operation Sindur stands as a testament to India’s might, planning, and humanity on the battlefield.

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