New Delhi– Pakistan did not engage in any nuclear signaling during the recent military standoff triggered by Operation Sindoor, members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs were told, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The committee, chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, convened on Monday to assess the diplomatic and military ramifications of Operation Sindoor—India’s targeted response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed multiple lives and significantly heightened tensions with Pakistan.
Sources said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri delivered a comprehensive briefing covering key strategic issues, including cross-border security, military preparedness, and regional diplomatic developments. Notably, Misri emphasized that despite the increased hostilities, Pakistan refrained from escalating the situation to nuclear posturing—a critical indicator that Indian intelligence agencies monitor closely during such confrontations.
Operation Sindoor was launched by Indian armed forces in direct retaliation for the Pahalgam terror strike. The operation focused on neutralizing terror infrastructure located in Pakistan-occupied territories, resulting in several days of intense cross-border engagement between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
However, the situation de-escalated after both sides reportedly reached a mutual agreement to cease hostilities by May 10, restoring a tenuous calm along the Line of Control.
During the closed-door session, Misri reportedly outlined how India is recalibrating its foreign policy in response to evolving regional dynamics. The briefing also addressed India’s current diplomatic stance toward Islamabad and the broader implications for stability in South Asia.
According to sources, Misri’s presentation also included analysis of regional alliances and India’s diplomatic engagement with neighboring countries such as Bangladesh, as well as ongoing challenges in its relations with countries like Canada.
This is not the first time Foreign Secretary Misri has briefed the committee on sensitive foreign policy issues. His regular updates are part of the government’s broader effort to maintain parliamentary oversight on matters of national security. (Source: IANS)
