April’s terror attack triggered one of the worst military escalations in decades between India and Pakistan, which saw dozens of people killed in cross-border shelling as well as drone and missile attacks on both sides. The conflict began after India struck alleged militant hideouts in Pakistan on 7 May to avenge the killings.

India's defence minister said on Monday that New Delhi had ended its military conflict with Pakistan in May as it had met all its objectives and had not responded to pressure, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered the truce.

Operation Sindoor showcased India's defense self-reliance by testing and successfully deploying systems like Akash and BrahMos missiles. Launched on May 7, it retaliated against the Pahalgam attack, decimating terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir.