Col Lamba Warns of Escalation Risk After Pahalgam One Year After Operation Sindoor

Published on 24 April 2026

He says retaliation must be calibrated to avoid bigger fallout

A year after the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, Col Lamba revisited Operation Sindoor, recalling the war strategy and the difficult balance India faces now. While public pressure for stronger action grows, he warned that escalation risks remain high, turning the Valley’s fragile return to normal into a deeper strategic test for 2026.

Col Lamba revisits Operation Sindoor and war-time decision making
Public calls for stronger retaliation clash with escalation concerns
The Pahalgam attack’s impact still shapes Kashmir’s security debate
Fragile peace highlights wider challenges ahead

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Col Lamba Warns of Escalation Risk After Pahalgam One Year After Operation Sindoor

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