SOURCE: AFI
In a significant revelation, the Indian Army has disclosed for the first time that its T-72 main battle tanks were deployed during Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, to destroy Pakistani military posts and neutralize terrorist infiltration routes along the Line of Control (LoC). This marks a rare instance of armored units being utilized in such a high-intensity operation, underscoring the Army’s multi-domain approach to countering cross-border terrorism.
Operation Sindoor was launched as a decisive response to the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, including 25 Indians and one Nepali tourist. The operation targeted nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), obliterating camps linked to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen. Over 100 terrorists were eliminated in the precision strikes, which involved coordinated efforts from the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy.
According to an exclusive interview with NDTV, a senior Indian Army officer, whose identity was withheld for security reasons, confirmed that T-72 tanks, alongside BMP-2 armored personnel carriers, were positioned along the LoC prior to the operation. Their primary objective was to demolish specific Pakistani military posts and block key infiltration routes used by terrorists to cross into Indian territory. “The tanks were rolled up to the Line of Control and took part in the May 7 Operation Sindoor,” the officer stated, emphasizing their role in preemptively disrupting terrorist movements.
The deployment of T-72 tanks, known for their robust armor and firepower, highlights the Indian Army’s preparedness and strategic flexibility, even amidst a ceasefire agreement with Pakistan. The tanks’ involvement was complemented by the use of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs), which were also employed to strike Pakistani posts with pinpoint accuracy, as reported by defense sources. Visual evidence released by the Army showcased the destruction of at least one Pakistani military post, though the specific sector was not disclosed, signaling a robust response to ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops.
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