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The Army of Pakistan has criticised the recent documentary released on Operation Sindoor for its one-sided portrayal of the military operation as highly dramatised.
Pakistan’s military criticized the Indian documentary ‘Declassified: Operation Sindoor’ for its one-sided, dramatized portrayal of the May 7, 2025 operation, launched by India after the Pahalgam attacks, which India claims targeted terror infrastructure.
The documentary ‘Declassified: Operation Sindoor’ was recently released on 15th August and consists of senior Indian military officials, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and officers who participated in the military operation.
However, the media cell of Pakistan’s military wing called Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has criticised the portrayal of the operation done in the documentary and also refused to accept that the Operation Sindoor was a military success.
Pakistan Army Questions India’s Narrative
The ISPR claimed that the documentary portrayed the incident in terms of what they called “the Indian point of view.”
The Pakistani armed forces also raised an objection to how the documentary covered the incident of the Operation Sindoor, claiming that the series had dramatised the incident.
This critique has only added yet another element to the ongoing controversy between India and Pakistan regarding this military operation.
What Does The Documentary Show?
‘Declassified: Operation Sindoor’ documents the Indian military operations that took place after the Pahalgam terrorist attacks, which occurred on April 22, 2025, leaving 26 casualties.
The Indian government carried out an operation known as ‘Operation Sindoor,’ using the army, navy and air force of India, on May 7, 2025.
This documentary film focuses on the events leading to this operation, its planning, the military response and how finally, a ceasefire was requested by the Pakistan side.
This documentary is narrated by some of the officers who were present during this mission including Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, former Director General of Military Operations, General Upendra Dwivedi, Army chief, Air Marshal A K Bharti, Director General of Air Operations and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh.
Ajit Doval Speaks About The Decision-Making
One of the key features of the documentary is an interview with NSA Ajit Doval.
Doval spoke about the discussions that followed the Pahalgam attack and the process through which India’s response was planned.
He recalled that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Saudi Arabia when the attack took place, returned to India and held discussions with senior officials.
According to Doval’s account, Modi first wanted authorities to establish who was behind the attack and identify those responsible.
Terror Infrastructure Was The Main Target
The documentary also explains the military objectives given to the armed forces.
According to the accounts featured in the series, Indian forces were instructed to focus on terror infrastructure and take precautions to prevent civilian casualties.
The operation targeted terror-related facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, according to the Indian government’s account.
The documentary also covers the military’s communication strategy and how information about the operation was presented to the public during the conflict.
India’s Military Action Was Followed By Diplomatic Measures
Operation Sindoor was accompanied by diplomatic steps against Pakistan.
Among the measures announced by India was the decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance.
The government has maintained that India follows a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and has repeatedly stated that attacks against the country would invite a strong response.
Pakistan Rejects Portrayal Of Operation As A Success
The ISPR’s response directly challenges the Indian account presented in the documentary.
While the series uses interviews with Indian military and security officials to explain the planning and execution of Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has disputed the narrative and rejected its portrayal as a successful military campaign.
The two sides therefore continue to present sharply different accounts of the operation and its outcome.
