PM Modi says Operation Sindoor ‘fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam’ | India News
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Welcome to Thursday’s first anniversary Operation Sindoorsaid the military action on Pakistan “reflects India’s strong response against terrorism and unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security.”In a social media post on X, Prime Minister Modi said that the armed forces have shown unparalleled courage, precision and determination and have given a befitting reply to those who dared to attack innocent Indians in Pahalgam. “A year ago, our armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and determination during #OperationSindoor. They gave a befitting reply to those who dared to attack innocent Indians in Pahalgam. The entire nation salutes our forces for their bravery,” PM Modi said.“Operation Sindur has reflected India’s strong response against terrorism and unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security. It has also highlighted the professionalism, preparedness and integrated strength of our armed forces. At the same time, it has demonstrated the growing synergy between our forces and the strength that India’s quest for self-reliance in the defense sector has brought today as a constant in our national security, as we stand in a critical year for our national security. Defeating terrorism and its active Determined to destroy the ecosystem,” he added.Union Home Minister Amit Shah also hailed the armed forces and said that OP Sindur stands as a landmark mission for India which will always remind our enemies of the indomitable striking power of our armed forces.“Operation Sindur stands as a landmark mission for India that will always remind our enemies of the indomitable striking power of our armed forces,” Shah said.“History will remember this as a day of determined offensive power of our armed forces, meticulous intelligence of our agencies and strong political will to come together to destroy every hideout of terror across the border that dared to cast an ominous shadow over our citizens in Pahalgam. This day will bring the dire message that they will not save our enemies. They are always within our sight and the fury of our firepower. On this day, I salute the unparalleled valor of our forces,” he added.Also Read | One year of Operation Sindoor: A look back at the mission that shook up the status quoEarlier in the day, several senior leaders including Prime Minister Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar updated their official X profile pictures to commemorate the first anniversary of “Operation Sindoor”.The updated profile pictures prominently mention “Operation Sindur”, a nod to the commemoration of the operation and its significance for India.Also read PM Modi, Jaishankar and other ministers changed profile pictures to mark 1 year of Operation SindoorOn May 7, 2025, the Indian Armed Forces Attacked terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).During the operation, India destroyed nine major terrorist launchpads linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen.Indian armed forces have killed more than 100 terrorists in the operation.Pakistan responded with drone strikes and shelling, triggering a four-day standoff between the two neighboring countries. India retaliated and destroyed a radar installation at Lahore and a radar installation near Gujranwala.After heavy casualties, Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) contacted the Indian DGMO and both sides agreed to a ceasefire on 10 May, ending hostilities.
