Operation_Sindoor_Presentation.pptx (eng)

It speaks abt operation sindoor

1. Operation Sindoor - Overview Operation Sindoor was India's military intervention in the Maldives in November 1988 to thwart a coup attempt.

2. Background of the Crisis In November 1988, a group of Maldivian dissidents, aided by armed mercenaries from PLOTE (People’s Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam), attempted to overthrow President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.

3. India’s Response President Gayoom requested urgent military assistance from India. India responded within hours, launching Operation Cactus (also referred as Operation Sindoor in some contexts).

4. Rapid Deployment Indian Air Force airlifted paratroopers of the 50th Independent Parachute Brigade from Agra to Male, over 2,000 km away, in record time.

5. Securing Male Indian forces secured the Male International Airport and quickly regained control of key installations in the capital city, foiling the coup attempt.

6. Role of the Indian Navy The Indian Navy deployed ships, including INS Godavari and INS Betwa, to secure maritime routes and intercept fleeing mercenaries.

7. Outcome of the Operation The coup attempt was successfully foiled within hours. President Gayoom remained in power and stability was restored in the Maldives.

8. International Recognition India was praised globally for its swift and decisive action, showcasing its capability as a regional power and security provider.

9. Strategic Importance The operation strengthened India-Maldives relations and reaffirmed India’s commitment to regional security and stability.

10. Conclusion Operation Sindoor highlighted India’s rapid response capability, military professionalism, and role as a responsible regional power in South Asia.