9 Months On, Pakistan Border Posts Damaged In Operation Sindoor Remain Under Repair | Exclusive

Last Updated:February 25, 2026, 08:00 IST

A top-level government official shared this with News18 while quoting a field assessment, which includes photographs and other details of affected sites

The ten-month milestone for Operation Sindoor is fast approaching, but a significant number of Pakistani border outposts damaged during India’s military response to the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack remain under reconstruction, a top-level government official told News18, quoting the field assessment.

The assessment, according to the sources, which includes photographs and other details of affected sites, found that many forward posts are only partially functional, with rebuilding efforts continuing at a slow and cautious pace.

Notably, Pakistan has erected basic defensive structures facing the Indian side that are designed to shield troops from incoming fire.

During Operation Sindoor, the Border Security Force (BSF), placed under Indian Army operational command for the duration of the conflict, struck 118 Pakistani border outposts, primarily in the Punjab and Jammu sectors.

The damage extended beyond physical structures, with communication systems, defensive fortifications, and supporting military assets also taking heavy hits.

A senior officer with a key operational role described the intent bluntly. “The message was clear: if they fire one, you fire countless."

Sources said Pakistani forces initially attempted to rebuild damaged structures and restore access routes shortly after the strikes.

However, reconstruction barely moved for nearly two months following the ceasefire, with Pakistani forces seeming hesitant to resume work for fear of drawing renewed fire.

Field assessment, according to the sources, indicates that while some basic structures have since been put in place, full restoration is far from complete. A handful of outposts have been rebuilt and returned to operational status, but many continue to function from temporary or makeshift setups without full supporting infrastructure. At a few locations, the extent of visible damage remains largely unchanged from what was recorded in the immediate aftermath of the operation.

Construction activity is still ongoing at multiple sites, a testament to the lasting impact Operation Sindoor has had on Pakistan’s frontline border infrastructure.

India had launched the offensive in the early hours of May 7 last year; the Indian military targeted terror infrastructure located across the border in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

The operation continued until a ceasefire took effect on May 10. The four-day confrontation saw the use of fighter jets, missiles, armed drones, heavy artillery, etc.

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