Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India conducted “Operation Sindoor,” a military operation involving missile strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This action was a direct response to the April 22nd Pahalgam terror attack. Singh emphasized that the operation was executed with “precision, precaution, and compassion,” targeting only terrorist infrastructure and avoiding civilian casualties.
- Right to Respond: India asserted its right to retaliate against attacks on its soil.
- Targeted Strikes: The operation focused on camps used for training terrorists, including those belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen. Specific locations targeted included Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sialkot, and Muzaffarabad.
- Proportionality: India deemed the strikes a “proportionate” response due to Pakistan’s lack of action against terrorist infrastructure.
- International Support: India cited UN Security Council resolutions in justifying its actions, emphasizing the need to hold perpetrators of terrorism accountable.
- Precision and Care: Singh stressed that the operation was conducted with care to avoid harming civilian populations.
- Government support: Singh congratulated Prime Minister Modi for his support of the operation.
