Operation Sindoor LIVE: Followed principle of Lord Hanuman, says Rajnath
Armed forces avenge Pahalgam attack with missile strikes on 9 terror targets in Pak, POK; Modi chairs Cabinet meeting; Centre plans all-party meet on May 8
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (May 7) chaired a meeting of the Union Cabinet, hours after Operation Sindoor was launched to destroy terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). He will also chair a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS), which will take stock of the evolving situation, PTI said.
Retaliating against the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces early Wednesday carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and PoK, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base in Muridke.
Like Lord Hanuman: Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said later in the day, ‘Last night, our Indian armed forces displayed their valour and bravery, and scripted a new history. Indian armed forces took action with precision, alertness and sensitiveness. The targets we decided were accurately demolished at the right time with precision. Our armed forces also showed sensitivity in ensuring that civilian population is not affected at all. In a way, we can say that Indian jawans showed precision, alertness and humanity. On behalf of the entire country, I congratulate the jawans and officers. I also congratulate PM Modi for supporting the armed forces.”
He added, “We followed the principle followed by Lord Hanuman when he went into Ashok Vatika. Jinh mohi maara, tinh mohi maare. We targeted only those who killed our innocent citizens.”
In the wake of Operation Sindoor, Modi cancelled his significant upcoming tour to Europe. The three-nation visit, which included scheduled stops in Croatia, Norway, and the Netherlands, was being planned for mid-May.
The Union government is holding an all-party meet at 11 am on Thursday, May 8.
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Midnight rampage
The Defence Ministry said in a statement at 1.44 am, "A little while ago, the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor, hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed."
It said the actions by the Indian armed forces have been "focused, measured and non-escalatory" in nature and that no Pakistani military facilities have been targeted.
"India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution," it said.
Pak army's shelling
Pakistan army resorted to heavy artillery and mortar shelling targeting forward villages along the LoC after the strikes, leaving at least 12 people dead and many injured. The Indian Army also responded to the shelling, reportedly resulting in many casualties on the enemy side.
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- 7 May 2025 12:31 PM IST
Andhra CM, Jagan hail 'Operation Sindoor' against Pakistan
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and opposition leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday (May 7) hailed Indian Armed forces for 'Operation Sindoor', carried out in response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
The Chief Minister said 'Jai Hind' reposting a message on X by the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI) of the Indian Army.
Similarly, hailing India's Operation Sindoor, Jagan Mohan Reddy said it is a decisive response to the heinous Pahalgam terror attack.
"During such times, such inevitable actions reflect the nation’s unwavering strength in safeguarding its sovereignty and protecting its citizens. All of us stand by you," said Reddy in a post on X.
Andhra Pradesh BJP president D Purandeshwari said "justice is served, jai hind" in a post on X.
- 7 May 2025 12:29 PM IST
Political leaders across party lines hail 'Operation Sindoor'
Leaders across party lines on Wednesday (May 7) rallied to hail the armed forces for missile attacks on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir under 'Operation Sindoor', posting patriotic slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Jai Hind' on their social media handles.
"Bharat Mata ki Jai," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeted Operation Sindoor with "Jai Hind" and "Jai Hind ki Sena".
The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, said he was proud of the armed forces and signed off with the slogan "Jai Hind".
Maharashtra Deputy CM and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde posted on X, "Jai Hind. Operation Sindoor."
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala echoed, posting "Jai Hind." LJP (Ram Vilas) leader and Union minister Chirag Paswan said, "Satyamev Jayate. Jai Hind ki Sena."
RJD leaders hailed the armed forces for their befitting response to Pakistan-based terrorists, greeting them with "Bharatiya Sena Zindabad. Jai Hind."
- 7 May 2025 12:28 PM IST
Tejashwi lauds 'Operation Sindoor' against terror camps in Pakistan, PoK
Political leaders in Bihar, cutting across party lines, on Wednesday (May 7) voiced strong support for India's strike on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Leader of Opposition in the Bihar assembly and RJD MLA Tejashwi Yadav said 1.40 crore Indians stand with the army and the government.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha, in a post on X, wrote, "The day Pahalgam terror attack took place, it was decided on that very day that Pakistan's terrorists would no longer be spared." Retaliating against the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces on early Wednesday carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base in Muridke.
- 7 May 2025 12:26 PM IST
'Operation Sindoor' Bharat's response to Pahalgam terror attack: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday (May 7) said the 'Operation Sindoor' is Bharat's response to the brutal killings of innocent people in Pahalgam.
Shah's remarks came after Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base in Muridke. The strike was codenamed as 'Operation Sindoor'.
The home minister said the Modi government is resolved to give a befitting response to any attack on India and its people and Bharat remains firmly committed to eradicating terrorism from its roots.
- 7 May 2025 12:25 PM IST
Operation Sindoor: Odisha CM says India stands united, Patnaik salutes armed forces
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday (May 7) hailed the 'Operation Sindoor' by Indian armed forces against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and said the country stands united with its brave soldiers.
Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly and BJD president Naveen Patnaik also expressed his gratitude to the armed forces by mentioning "Jai Hind" in his social media post.
In another social media post, Majhi said, “In our culture, 'Sindoor' is not just a tradition, it is a symbol of sacrifice and determination. This sentiment is also in the minds of our soldiers."
The chief minister said India is "now not just defending itself but is moving towards completely eradicating terrorism".
- 7 May 2025 12:14 PM IST
India’s latest action could be seen in the context of UNSC’s statement on Pahalgam terror attack: Misri
The foreign secretary said The foreign secretary said India’s latest action could be seen in the context of United Nations Security Council’s press statement on April 25, 2025 following the Pahalgam terror attack underlining, “The need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice.”press statement on April 25, 2025 following the Pahalgam terror attack underlining, “The need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice.”
- 7 May 2025 12:11 PM IST
Indian Armed Forces are fully prepared to respond to Pakistani retaliations: Wing Commander Vyomika Singh
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said, "Over the last three decades, Pakistan has built terror infrastructure. It is a complex web of recruitment and indoctrination centres, training areas for initial refresher courses and launch pads for handlers. These camps are located both in Pakistan as well as Pakistan Occupied Jammu & Kashmir areas."
Wing Commander Singh said the selection of targets for Operation Sindoor was based on credible intelligence inputs and the role of these facilities in perpetrating the terror activities. "The locations were selected to avoid damage to civilian infrastructure and loss of any civilian lives. This was done with due diligence," said Singh.
The strike on terror camps was taken through precision capability, said Singh. "Niche technology weapons with careful selection of warheads was ensured so that there was no collateral damage. The point of impact in each target was a specific building or a group of buildings. All the targets were neutralised with clinical efficiency and the results reiterate the professionalism of the Indian Armed Forces in the planning and execution of their operations," Singh said, adding that no military establishments were targeted.
"India has demonstrated considerable restraint in its response. However, it must be said that the Indian Armed Forces are fully prepared to respond to Pakistani misadventures, if any. That will escalate this situation," said Singh.
- 7 May 2025 12:07 PM IST
Operation Sindoor was launched to deliver justice to victims of Pahalgam terror attack: Wing Commander Vyomika Singh
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said, "Operation Sindoor was launched by Indian Armed Forces to deliver justice to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and their families. Nine terrorist camps were targeted and successfully destroyed."
