Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday released a commemorative volume on Operation Sindoor, documenting the personal experiences and testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, airmen and soldiers who participated in the operation.
The publication, unveiled during a ceremonial event in New Delhi, aims to capture the human dimension of modern warfare by highlighting the courage, leadership and resilience displayed by personnel across the armed forces during the operation.
In a post on X, Singh said, “Operation Sindoor was an unprecedented success where India compelled Pakistan to seek a ceasefire under four days. It was different from all other wars that India has fought so far.”
“The commemorative publication on Operation Sindoor released today goes beyond historical account and captures the personal experiences of our brave soldiers while offering insight into the human dimension of modern warfare where leadership, courage, judgment under pressure and commitment translates strategy into success,” he added.
Singh termed the book as “a tribute to those who executed this operation.”
“It gives us a connect with the devotion and resilience of our soldiers. The citizens need to draw inspiration from this book and be citizens worthy of the tremendous cost the nation pays to ensure security and maintain sovereignty,” he said.
Unlike conventional military records that primarily focus on decisions taken at command headquarters, the volume presents firsthand accounts from personnel directly involved in the operation. These include soldiers positioned along the Line of Control (LoC), air defence operators intercepting hostile drones, fighter pilots during combat missions, naval personnel at operational stations, special forces operators, logisticians, signallers and medical officers.
The accounts span across all three armed services as well as integrated defence establishments, offering a comprehensive perspective on the operation.
The event was attended by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Army Staff Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Naval Staff Dinesh K Tripathi and Chief of the Air Staff A. P. Singh.
The volume has been compiled under the guidance of the CDS. Contributions from the Services were coordinated by the Additional Directorate General of Strategic Communication, the Media and Public Information Cell, and the Directorate of Media and Public Relations. Publication support was provided by the United Service Institution of India.
