Operation Sindoor marked a sharp turn in India’s counter-terror response - it was not merely a strike, but a statement. Launched in May 2025, it followed the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, where 26 innocent tourists, including an expatriate, were killed.
The Indian Armed Forces moved swiftly, aiming to hold the perpetrators accountable and dismantle the cross-border terror networks behind the carnage. The operation underscored India’s resolve to strike deep when provoked, using coordinated tri-services strength.
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Book discussion explores India’s evolving ‘Red Lines’
In this context, Asian Confluence hosted a book discussion on ‘Red Lines Redrawn: Operation Sindoor and India’s New Normal' at the Asian Confluence Centre in Shillong. The session featured the author, Major General (Dr.) Bipin Bakshi, AVSM, VSM (Retd.), Indian Army and Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS).
‘Red Lines Redrawn: Operation Sindoor and India’s New Normal' book discussion File image
The discussion brought together members of the strategic community, academia, civil society, media, and serving and retired defence personnel to examine India’s evolving security posture and the operational lessons emerging from Sindoor.
In his presentation, Major General (Dr.) Bakshi shared, “The book seeks to analyse how India’s operational and strategic responses are redefining conventional thresholds in the region. It examines not only the military dimension, but also the broader political and doctrinal implications of this shift.” He further noted, “Understanding the recalibration of red lines is critical to appreciating India’s emerging security doctrine and its implications for deterrence, escalation management, and regional order.”
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After the QnA session of the presentation, delivering the closing remarks, Mr Sabyasachi Dutta, Executive Director, Asian Confluence, stated, “Red Lines Redrawn provides a timely and rigorous examination of India’s evolving strategic posture. At Asian Confluence, we believe such conversations are essential to fostering informed public discourse on national security and regional stability.”
By blending operational precision with doctrinal clarity, India has shared that accountability and deterrence will define its response to cross-border threats. As discussions like these continue in academic and policy circles, Operation Sindoor is likely to remain a key reference point in understanding the country’s evolving security framework and its approach to safeguarding national stability.
