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The session titled “Op Sindoor and the Escalation Matrix: How Close Were India and Pakistan to Full-Blown War?” featured senior journalists Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor, offering a sharp and fact-based account of one of the most significant and lesser-known military operations in recent years.

Vishnu Som opened the discussion by contextualizing Operation Sindoor, highlighting the events that led to its launch. He explained how the escalation matrix in this case was exponentially higher than that seen during the Balakot strike or the earlier surgical strikes. Despite concerns, he confirmed that India’s military and defence structures remained unharmed, thanks in part to the strategic effectiveness of the S-400 defence system, which successfully neutralized all incoming threats.

Shiv Aroor shared his first-hand experiences from the ground, having reported live from the valley during the operation. He recalled witnessing the attempted incursions by Pakistan, and observed how India's defence forces swiftly countered them. He also spoke of visiting multiple locations claimed to be damaged, and confirmed that many such reports were factually inaccurate.

The panelists went on to discuss broader questions around transparency in defence reporting, including whether or not the number of aircraft lost or damaged should be disclosed to the public. The session offered the audience rare insights into modern warfare, media responsibility, and military preparedness, leaving much to reflect on in terms of how narratives around conflict are shaped and shared.

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