In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, a new way of warfare was seen when India and Pakistan attacked each other with drones and missiles. India, on May 7, carried out Operation Sindoor in which it destroyed 9 terror launch pads in PoK and Pakistan. In the Operation Sindoor, more than 100 terrorists were killed. However, instead of supporting India in their attempt to eradicate terrorists, Pakistan, as expected, came in support of the terrorists and launched a plethora of failed drone and missile attacks targeting bordering Indian states, including Punjab.
As India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire, Turkey has come under the scanner. Below is an Inside Story of what happened after India carried out Operation Sindoor-
India-Pakistan Conflict's Inside Story
As per an India Today TV report that two Turkish military operatives were killed as part of Operation Sindoor. The revelation now exposes that Turkey not only helped Pakistan in its war against India with over 350 drones, but also with operators. Not only this, but Turkish advisors helped Pakistani Army officials plan drone attacks on India after Operation Sindoor.
As per reports, Pakistan has used Bayraktar TB2 and YIHA drones against India. The drones are believed to be used for target designation, and potentially kamikaze strikes, especially to threaten forward Indian positions or supply convoys. On the intervening nights of May 7 and 8, Pakistan launched around 300–400 drones to target Indian military infrastructure along the northern and western borders.
Notably, Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif also thanked Turkey for their support. Shariff wrote, "My dear brother President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s strong support and unwavering solidarity with Pakistan have deeply touched me. Pakistan takes pride in its long-standing, time-tested, and enduring fraternal ties with Türkiye, which grow stronger with each new challenge. I am particularly grateful for His Excellency’s constructive role and determined efforts in promoting peace in South Asia. May the bonds between Pakistan and Türkiye continue to strengthen and flourish as we work together to build a bright and prosperous future for our two countries and peoples."
Erdogan also reciprocated with Islamabad and called Pakistan a 'brotherly nation'. The Turkish President, in a way, backstabbed New Delhi as India was among the first countries that sent help to Erdogan when his country was hit by deadly earthquakes.
Former Indian Ambassador to Turkey Sanjay Panda, while talking to ANI said, "It's part of the package. When you sell a product, there is a service that is involved...They were helping out. Even before this conflict broke out, they were present and trying to assist them as part of the package. The fact remains how Turkey looks at India. It's a major strategic miscalculation for Turkey, knowing very well how and where these products are going to be used. Turkey has to see what is in its national interest. Is it doing business with India or with Pakistan? I would rather call it a strategic miscalculation..."
In the meantime, Boycott Turkey has been trending in India, with voices raising to ban trade and tourism with Turkey.