“Chutki bhar sindoor” and more: India-Pakistan war memes go viral after Operation Sindoor

Indians initially expected to witness their "second-ever mock drill," a routine that has been ongoing since 1971. However, they were shocked to wake up in the middle of the night to news of India's unexpected attacks and "precise strikes" on Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, India launched " Operation Sindoor," with its armed forces allegedly targeting terrorist sites in Pakistan and POK.

As the news spread online, Indians responded with humor, sparking a meme frenzy across social media platforms.

Pakistan's defence system activated after #OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/Do1EVQ6elh

— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) May 7, 2025

Justice is served. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 #IndianArmy #OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/2q8osFZEad

— विक्रम 𝘬ꪊꪑꪖ𝘳 🦇 (@printf_meme) May 7, 2025

when mock drill turns into operation sindoor#operationsindoor pic.twitter.com/H2I8Frvsk2

— Stutii (@Sam0kayy) May 6, 2025

Indians and Afghans right now 🕺#OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/pxSrS5NtY7

— Fazal Afghan (@fhzadran) May 6, 2025

#OperationSindoor
Indian Army Launches Missiles On pakistan 🔥 Jai Hind 🗿 pic.twitter.com/aXVf5MKBOY

— theboysthing (@theboysthing07) May 6, 2025

Operation Sindoor! #OperationSindoor #PahalgamTerroristAttack #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/UyD1xqCd7b

— Satish Acharya (@satishacharya) May 7, 2025

Subah Se Channel Badal Badal ke News dekhne me 😁😁#OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/lKtnYpvoou

— Byomkesh (@byomkesbakshy) May 7, 2025

भारतीय सेना 🔥 Jai Hind #OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/z1B9TpZ49B

— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) May 7, 2025

PAKISTAN Military realizing FlightRadar app can't show the incoming Indian missiles. #OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/u5Z0Dr9mPK

— Tar21Operator (@Tar21Operator) May 6, 2025

Pakistan be like#OperationSindoor | #IndianArmy pic.twitter.com/e44GZ3Wz4J

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 7, 2025

Indians going to office this morning knowing revenge is being served. #OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/h7mAH2yVAG

— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) May 7, 2025

#OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/xw1YJoIgvx

— oliver (@jaynildave) May 6, 2025

#OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/YdVeZwjaLt

— Dr Gill (@ikpsgill1) May 7, 2025