Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 07:24am on 16 May 2025,Friday India Global
In retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, India launched "Operation Sindoor," executing precision airstrikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes, lasting 23 minutes, targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen, reportedly eliminating over 100 terrorists. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the swift operation, while Prime Minister Modi emphasized zero tolerance for terrorism. Pakistan's claims of downing Indian Rafale jets were debunked by experts. Subsequent Pakistani drone attacks on 26 Indian locations were thwarted. Both nations accused each other of ceasefire violations, with India authorizing military responses. International calls for de-escalation intensified as India dispatched all-party delegations abroad to garner global support. At Bhuj Air Force Station, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, "Whatever you did during Operation Sindoor, has made all Indians proud - whether they are in India or abroad. Just 23 minutes were enough for the Indian Air Force to crush terrorism being nurtured in Pakistan." (PC: Deccan Chronicle)
