Pakistan’s military reacted sharply to the Indian documentary on Operation Sindoor, with Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif issuing a statement in the early hours of Tuesday. He described the documentary as both a “tragedy and a comedy” and accused its makers of altering established facts.

The two-part Discovery docuseries “Declassified: Operation Sindoor” premiered on August 15, 2026. It features accounts from senior Indian defence officials and presents India's version of the military operation launched in May 2025.

In his statement, Lt Gen Sharif alleged that the documentary relied on selectively edited interviews, emotional narration and what he called a “cinematic Bollywood style reconstruction” to portray the events in India’s favour. He further claimed that the documentary contained contradictions and did not accurately reflect the operational outcome.

The Pakistani military also described the documentary as a “propaganda video”, alleging that it attempted to portray what Pakistan considers a military setback as an Indian success. Sharif said that cinematic reconstruction could not, in Pakistan’s view, change the chronology of the conflict or the military losses and engagements involved.

What was Operation Sindoor?

Operation Sindoor was launched by India on May 7, 2025, following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. India said the operation targeted terrorist infrastructure associated with the attack. The military confrontation between India and Pakistan continued for several days before a ceasefire was reached.

The documentary has now reignited debate over how the 2025 conflict should be remembered and presented to the public. While the Indian production highlights India's military response, Pakistan's military has rejected its narrative and accused the makers of presenting a one-sided account.

The unusually late-night reaction from Pakistan's military has also drawn attention, particularly because the statement came around 2am, adding another layer to the ongoing political and media debate surrounding the documentary.