Operation Sindoor symbol of India’s political, strategic will against terrorism, says Rajnath
The Army has displayed valour and courage as well as restraint and has given a befitting reply by attacking many of Pakistan's military bases, said the defence minister
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday (May 11) said Indian armed forces not only struck Pakistani military bases near the border but their might was even felt in Rawalpindi where the headquarters of the Pakistani Army is located.
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Talking about Operation Sindoor, Rajnath said the Indian military has punished anti-India forces and terrorists who had wiped off the vermilion of many women through the Pahalgam terror attack.
Symbol of India’s will
Speaking virtually at an event in Lucknow to inaugurate a BrahMos production unit, the defence minister said Operation Sindoor is not just a military action, but a symbol of India's political, social and strategic will against terrorism.
Operation Sindoor was launched on early May 7 to destroy terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack. All subsequent retaliations to Pakistani offensives were carried out under Operation Sindoor.
India and Pakistan on Saturday announced reaching an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect.
Country hailing forces
Singh said the entire country is “congratulating the Indian military for the success of the operation.”
“This operation is a demonstration of India's strong will against terrorism and also the capability and determination of the military power,” he said.
“We have shown that whenever India takes any action against terrorism, even the land across the border will not be safe for the terrorists and their masters,” he said.
Singh said Indian forces launched Operation Sindoor with the aim of destroying the terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan.
Civilians not targeted
“We never targeted their civilians. But Pakistan not only targeted civilian areas of India but also tried to attack temples, gurdwaras and churches,” he noted.
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"The Indian Army has displayed valour and courage as well as restraint and has given a befitting reply by attacking many of Pakistan's military bases," he said.
"We not only took action against the military bases near the border but the threat of Indian forces was felt even in Rawalpindi where the headquarters of the Pakistani army is located," he added.
The defence minister said the whole world saw the consequences of committing and getting terrorist incidents carried out in India.
(With agency inputs)