India's Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh, for the first time, has commented on 'Operation Sindoor,' an Indian Army initiative responding to the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Pakistan and its occupied Kashmir. Speaking on Wednesday during the inauguration of 50 BRO (Border Roads Organization) infrastructure projects across six states and two union territories, he asserted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Army has elevated the country's prestige.
Defense Minister Singh remarked, 'As you all know, last night, our brave forces scripted a new chapter of heroism and strength. The Indian Army carried out this operation with precision, alertness, and sensitivity. We have met our objectives exactly as planned, ensuring that no civilian infrastructure was harmed. The operation exemplified military precision, vigilance, and humanity.'
Following Lord Hanuman's Ideals: Defense Minister
Rajnath Singh commended the army for Operation Sindoor, offering gratitude on behalf of the entire nation while also acknowledging Prime Minister Modi's support. In his address, he stated, 'We've adhered to the ideals of Lord Hanuman—protecting the innocent while targeting those responsible for harm. We've only counteracted those who attacked our innocents.'
on Operation Sindoor.
Under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, our military launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, again striking the terrorist camps where militants were trained, delivering a decisive response. India's actions on its soil were a calculated assertion of our 'Right to Respond'. This meticulously planned action was solely aimed at degrading terrorist morale and their infrastructure. I salute the valiant spirit of our armed forces.
India Strikes Nine Targets in Pakistan
Retaliating for the Pahalgam attack, India executed 'Operation Sindoor' on Tuesday night. Through a coordinated assault, India's tri-services obliterated nine terrorist locations in Pakistan and POK. Reports indicate over 90 terrorists were neutralized. Within 25 minutes, Indian forces dismantled sites in Bahawalpur, Muridke, Tehra Kalan, Sialkot, Barnala, Kotli, and Muzaffarabad, targeting Jaish-e-Mohammed, Laskar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. The Bahawalpur strike notably affected ten of terrorist Masood Azhar's family members.
by Yuvraj on Operation Sindoor's Impact.
Additional targets included Muridke's Markaz Taiba, Tehra Kalan's Sarjal, Sialkot's Mahmoona Zoya, Barnala's Markaz Ahle Hadith, Kotli's Markaz Abbas and Maskar Raheel Shaheed, and Muzaffarabad's Shawai Nala and Syedna Bilal Camps. The strikes, based on intelligence, aimed to dismantle facilities escalating terror activities against India.