National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday strongly criticised foreign media outlets for their “biased and misleading” coverage of Operation Sindoor, questioning their failure to provide evidence of any damage to Indian infrastructure following Pakistani retaliatory strikes.
Speaking at the 62nd convocation of IIT Madras, Doval said, “Foreign press claimed Pakistan carried out strikes, but I challenge them—show me a single image of damage to Indian infrastructure, not even a broken glass pane. All satellite images released show only the damage done by India to 13 Pakistani air bases.”
Doval further added that the Indian Air Force, with support from other forces, executed precise strikes on the night of May 9–10, targeting Pakistan’s key air bases and severely impairing their Chinese-supported air defence systems. According to defence sources, about 15 BrahMos missiles were launched to disrupt Pakistani air operations.
He underscored India’s growing self-reliance in defence, crediting the success of Operation Sindoor to indigenous capabilities. “We are proud of the indigenous systems used—BrahMos missiles, radars, integrated air command systems. We identified nine terrorist targets deep inside Pakistan, not just near the border, and the entire operation lasted just 23 minutes,” Doval said.
The NSA also called on young technologists to focus on Artificial Intelligence, calling it a “game changer” essential for India’s leadership in future global innovations. “AI will transform everything—from defence to medicine. India must make it a focal point if we want to lead,” he said.
Operation Sindoor was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The Indian Armed Forces destroyed nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in air strikes on May 7. After Pakistan retaliated, India carried out a crippling counter-strike on the night of May 9–10, including damage to Pakistan’s Nur Khan airbase.
The standoff ended with both countries agreeing to a cessation of hostilities, brokered through Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan.
