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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday released a commemorative volume on Operation Sindoor, bringing together firsthand testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, airmen and soldiers who took part in the operation, in an effort to document the human experience behind the military campaign.
Describing Operation Sindoor as a defining military campaign, Singh said the operation marked a shift from previous conflicts fought by India.
“Operation Sindoor was an unprecedented success where India compelled Pakistan to seek a ceasefire within four days. It was different from all other wars that India has fought so far,” the Defence Minister said in a post on X after the release of the book.
He said the publication moved beyond a conventional historical record and sought to capture the realities faced by personnel on the ground.
“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 translate strategy into success,” Singh said.
Calling the book a tribute to the armed forces personnel involved in the operation, he said it reflected the devotion and resilience of soldiers serving in difficult operational conditions.
“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 added.
Unlike traditional military histories that focus largely on decisions taken at higher headquarters, the volume compiles firsthand narratives from personnel directly engaged in operational duties during the conflict.
The testimonies include accounts from soldiers deployed along the Line of Control, air defence operators tasked with intercepting hostile drones, fighter pilots involved in combat sorties, naval personnel deployed at operational stations, special forces teams, logisticians, signallers and military medical officers.
The publication was unveiled at a ceremony in New Delhi attended by senior military leadership, including Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh.
The commemorative volume was compiled under the guidance of the CDS. Contributions from the Services were coordinated through the Additional Directorate General of Strategic Communication, the Media and Public Information Cell, and the Directorate of Media and Public Relations, while the United Service Institution of India provided publication support.
Team BharatShakti
