In a national address, the Prime Minister of India articulated a new strategic and military doctrine against cross-border terrorism, reflecting India’s zero tolerance policy towards terrorism. 

• It also embedded India’s fight within the broader global war on terror, directly referencing international attacks and alliances.
• India launched Operation Sindoor, following the Pahalgam terror attack (April 22, 2025), a decisive retaliatory strike on nine key terror-linked targets in Pakistan. 
• This operation marks the most intense military engagement with Pakistan since the Kargil conflict (1999) and represents the evolution of India’s Security Doctrine..

Strategic and International Dimensions

• Suspension, Not Cessation of Military Action:  India declared a pause in military action, contingent on Pakistan’s behavior. This keeps the strategic window open for future strikes if provocations continue.
• Global War on Terror Alignment:  India’s anti-terror operations are aligned with global efforts post-9/11 by US and UK attacks against groups like JeM and LeT, underscoring India’s legitimacy on the global counter-terrorism front.

Key Elements of the New Security Doctrine