Defence Minister confirms cross-border military action; says message reached till Rawalpindi
‘Operation Sindoor’ Marks India’s Strongest Response Yet
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has officially confirmed India’s cross-border military strikes inside Pakistan under ‘Operation Sindoor’, launched in retaliation to the recent Pahalgam terror attack. In a bold statement, Singh emphasized that India’s armed forces crossed the Line of Control to target terror infrastructure deep within Pakistan, including areas as far as Rawalpindi, where Pakistan’s military headquarters is located.
He declared: “This is not just a military operation, but a reflection of India’s political, social, and strategic will. Those who shed the ‘sindoor’ from the foreheads of Indian mothers will be brought to justice—across the border if necessary.”
Terror Infrastructure Decimated, Civilians Spared
According to Singh, Indian forces specifically targeted terror camps and military installations without harming civilians. “While we never targeted Pakistani civilians, Pakistan indiscriminately attacked Indian civilian areas, including religious sites like temples, gurudwaras, and churches,” he stated.
He credited the Indian Army for demonstrating “courage, restraint, and precision”, noting that multiple military sites across the Pakistani side were neutralized. “The message of India’s strength and resolve has been heard loud and clear in Rawalpindi,” he added.
‘New India’ Doctrine: Cross-Border Retaliation is the Norm
Drawing parallels with earlier operations, Singh referenced the 2016 Uri Surgical Strike, 2019 Balakot Air Strike, and now Operation Sindoor to underscore India’s consistent policy of zero tolerance against terrorism.
“India has shown time and again that those responsible for attacking our sovereignty will not find sanctuary, not even beyond the border,” he said. Singh also reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s doctrine, asserting that the New India will retaliate “on this side and that side of the border” to protect its people and sovereignty.
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