Operation Sindoor was a response to the terrorist attacks in Pahalgam

India on Tuesday said that reports of China supporting Pakistan during Operation Sindoor “corroborate what was known earlier” and urged Beijing to introspect.

“We have seen reports that corroborate what was known earlier, Operation Sindoor was a precise, targeted, and calibrated response to the terrorist attacks in Pahalgam, aimed at destroying state-sponsored terrorist infrastructure operating out of Pakistan and at its behest,” Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs said.

In retaliation for the April 2025 Pahalgam attack that killed 26, New Delhi launched Operation Sindoor, dismantling terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK

“It is for nations that consider themselves responsible to reflect on whether supporting or protecting terrorist infrastructure affects their reputation and standing,” the spokesperson added.

This firm stance from New Delhi comes as the nation recently marked the first anniversary of the operation on May 7. The operation was far more than mere retaliation; it was a calibrated, multi-domain surgical strike that lasted exactly 88 hours and decisively changed the rules of engagement in South Asia.

Last week, China, for the first time, confirmed that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during the intense four-day military conflict with India, according to Chinese official media reports.(updated on 12th may 2026)