In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India has once again asserted its strategic resolve on the global stage. But is this a one-off strike or the beginning of a new doctrine of deterrence? To unpack the mission’s impact, intent, and implications, mid-day speaks exclusively with Colonel Ashutosh Kale, ex-Commanding Officer of the Third Grenadiers. A seasoned officer with firsthand experience in critical operations, Colonel Kale offers sharp insights into the precision, planning, and purpose behind India’s latest military move. Here are the excerpts from the conversation with both armymen.

Colonel Ashutosh Kale