New Delhi, Aug 2026 : Pakistan has reacted sharply to a documentary on Operation Sindoor, with the country’s military establishment questioning the narrative presented in the programme released by Discovery Channel. Titled “Declassified: Operation Sindoor,” the two-part documentary was premiered on August 15 and features accounts from Indian military leaders and personnel involved in planning and executing the operation.
The documentary examines the planning, decision-making and execution of the Indian military operation launched following the Pahalgam terror attack. It provides an account of the Indian armed forces’ response and the objectives behind the strikes on terror infrastructure.
Pakistan’s official response came through the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan military. The ISPR dismissed the documentary as India’s own depiction of the operation and questioned New Delhi’s claims regarding the success of the military action.
According to officials cited in the report, the reaction from Pakistan reflects the continuing political and military sensitivities surrounding Operation Sindoor. They said the operation has had repercussions within Pakistan’s security establishment, with the military facing questions over the damage caused to terror infrastructure and the broader consequences of the strikes.
Officials also pointed to the increasingly aggressive posture adopted by Pakistan’s military leadership following the operation. They argued that developments and statements relating to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Balochistan, Afghanistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa should be viewed against the backdrop of the military and political pressure faced by Islamabad.
Pakistan watchers said the country’s establishment and military had been required to provide explanations following Operation Sindoor, particularly regarding the impact on terror organisations operating from Pakistani territory.
According to the report, groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizbul Mujahideen suffered damage to infrastructure during the operation. Their facilities, including training centres and other establishments, were reportedly among the targets.
The documentary has therefore emerged as a sensitive issue for Pakistan’s military establishment, according to officials. They believe its detailed account of the operation could revive questions within Pakistan about the military’s preparedness and the extent of losses suffered by terror networks.
An Intelligence Bureau official quoted in the report claimed that Pakistan’s military public relations machinery had been instructed to repeatedly challenge the documentary and question its authenticity. The official suggested that the response was aimed not only at countering the Indian narrative but also at preventing renewed public debate within Pakistan over the outcome of the operation.
Another official said Pakistan had intensified its information warfare campaign against India since Operation Sindoor. According to the official, several social media accounts and online platforms allegedly linked to Pakistani military and intelligence networks were used to circulate narratives aimed at undermining the Indian armed forces.
The objective, the official claimed, was two-fold: to spread misinformation about the operation and to create doubts about the capabilities and morale of the Indian military.
Intelligence agencies are reportedly monitoring social media activity and online accounts that could be used to amplify misleading narratives surrounding the documentary. Officials expect attempts to circulate manipulated videos, photographs and other digital material intended to discredit the Indian armed forces and the Union government.
The information campaign could also target international audiences, officials said, with the objective of creating uncertainty about the events surrounding Operation Sindoor and influencing perceptions of the operation outside India.
The documentary’s release has consequently added another dimension to the continuing India-Pakistan information battle. While New Delhi has presented Operation Sindoor as a decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has sought to challenge India’s account and dispute claims regarding the operation’s effectiveness.
The controversy surrounding the documentary underscores how military operations increasingly extend beyond the battlefield into the realm of information and public perception. Both sides continue to compete over the narrative surrounding the events, with social media and international media platforms playing an increasingly important role.
According to Indian officials, Operation Sindoor was a targeted and forceful response designed to strike at the terror infrastructure responsible for threats against India. They maintain that the operation significantly disrupted the terror ecosystem and demonstrated India's willingness to respond decisively to major terrorist attacks.
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