India Hits Pakistan Again with ‘Operation Deep Manifest’ After ‘Operation Sindoor’

In May, India carried out a precise strike called ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting terrorist bases inside Pakistan. Now, the government has initiated another mission named ‘Operation Deep Manifest’ to block the illegal import of goods originating from Pakistan.

Goods were brought to India through the UAE.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recently confiscated Pakistan-made items valued at Rs 12.04 crore under this new operation. Interestingly, these goods were not shipped directly from Pakistan but were brought into India through other countries, mainly via the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Finance Minister of State Pankaj Chaudhary informed Parliament that up until July 2025, five cases related to this operation have been registered. All seized goods were traced back to Pakistan but had been rerouted through the UAE before reaching India. This operation began after the government imposed a complete ban on all imports from Pakistan, following the Pulwama terrorist attack. The main goal is to stop the smuggling of Pakistan-made goods entering India through third-party countries.

Goods seized on June 26

On June 26, customs officials seized 1,115 metric tonnes of goods in 39 containers valued at around Rs 9 crore. An importer’s partner was also arrested in connection with this case.

How does this network work?

Investigations show that the goods first reached Dubai from Karachi port, Pakistan. At Dubai’s Jebel Ali port, these items were split into smaller shipments and then sent to various Indian ports, bypassing direct Pakistan-to-India routes. Customs officers also uncovered illegal imports worth Rs 12 lakh in 13 separate incidents, violating multiple legal regulations, including a May 2 notification from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). The government continues to strengthen efforts to curb the inflow of illegal Pakistan-made goods through international smuggling networks.