Indian Politics
Ex-CDS Chauhan Reveals Strategic Shift During Operation Sindoor
The Times of India1h
THE BRIEF
1
Former Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan disclosed that India shifted its military focus during Operation Sindoor to avoid targeting the Skardu airbase in PoK.
2
The decision followed a high-level meeting on April 29, where Prime Minister Modi reportedly demanded a response 'soch ke bahar' (beyond conventional thinking) to the Pahalgam attack.
3
Chauhan suggested that details regarding the ceasefire and operational specifics may have been leaked to the United States by Pakistan, complicating the strategic execution.