Lt Gen K.J.S. “Tiny" Dhillon’s latest work, Operation Sindoor, is a gripping narrative of India’s steely response to one of the most audacious terrorist attacks in recent memory. Written with the precision of a seasoned soldier and the strategic depth of a military thinker, the book takes readers through the events of 22 April 2025, when the tranquil Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, witnessed unimaginable bloodshed, and the decisive Indian military operation that followed forever altered the security dynamics of South Asia.

This is far more than a war memoir; it is a story of national will, military modernisation, and the delicate game of geopolitics between two nuclear-armed neighbours.

Lt Gen Dhillon, PVSM, UYSM, YSM, VSM (Retd), is a respected military mind and no stranger to authorship. Having already penned two national bestsellers, his third book goes beyond the mere reporting of events. It captures India’s ability to balance strategic restraint with the necessity of decisive action. Like his previous works, this one is poised to become an essential read for military professionals, strategic thinkers, and concerned citizens who seek to understand the real architecture of India’s security doctrine.

Baisaran Valley, often called “Mini Switzerland" for its breathtaking meadows and serene tourist trails, forms the backdrop for the book’s opening chapters. In a matter of moments, this idyllic setting was transformed into a scene of horror when heavily armed terrorists launched a well-coordinated attack. The perpetrators belonged to The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) proxy organisation backed by Pakistan’s military establishment and the notorious Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Dhillon’s description is vivid and unsettling: the sudden crackle of automatic gunfire echoing through the valley, terrified tourists running for their lives, and the devastating toll of 26........

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