“India Launches Operation Sindoor: Strengthening Security and Responding to Terrorist Attack in Pahalgam”
In a decisive move following the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 that claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched Operation Sindoor, marking India’s assertive and strategic response to cross-border terrorism. According to reliable sources from PTI, Shah has directed the chiefs of all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to immediately call back all personnel currently on leave, signaling a heightened state of preparedness across the nation’s security apparatus. This directive underscores the gravity of the situation and the government’s commitment to bolstering internal security amid rising threats from across the border.
Amit Shah, who remains in constant coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has also instructed authorities to relocate civilians living near border areas to safer zones to ensure their protection in the event of any escalation. Bunkers are being prepared to offer emergency shelter for the civilian population, further highlighting the government’s proactive stance on civilian safety in conflict-prone regions.
Operation Sindoor, as articulated by the Home Minister, represents Bharat’s firm and resolute response to the barbaric killings in Pahalgam, and reflects the Modi government’s unwavering commitment to eradicate terrorism from its roots. The government reaffirmed that any aggression against India and its people would be met with a befitting and proportionate response.
On the military front, Indian armed forces carried out precise missile strikes targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Key targets included the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba’s base in Muridke, both of which are known breeding grounds for terror activities. These strikes were carefully calibrated to be measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible, according to a joint statement made during a media briefing by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Col. Sofia Qureshi, and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh.
Foreign Secretary Misri emphasized that India’s response was not only an assertion of its sovereign right to self-defense but also a necessary step to deter further cross-border attacks. He highlighted that despite the passage of more than two weeks since the Pahalgam attack, Pakistan has taken no concrete steps to dismantle the terror networks operating on its soil or in territories under its control. Instead, the Pakistani establishment has resorted to denials and baseless allegations, further aggravating tensions.
Misri noted that India’s intelligence agencies had uncovered credible threats indicating that additional attacks were being planned by Pakistan-based terror modules. Given this intelligence, the Indian government felt compelled to take preemptive and deterrent action to safeguard national security and prevent further bloodshed.
Reinforcing India’s stance on global platforms, Misri recalled the United Nations Security Council’s press statement on the Pahalgam attack, which emphasized the necessity to hold all perpetrators, organizers, financiers, and sponsors of terrorism accountable. India’s recent actions are entirely aligned with this international call for justice.
In summary, Operation Sindoor is a multi-faceted, strategically executed initiative combining military precision, internal security preparedness, and international diplomacy. It sends a clear message that India will not tolerate terrorism and will respond with strength, clarity, and responsibility to any threats against its sovereignty and citizens.
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