Wed May 07 07:28:55 UTC 2025: ## India Launches “Operation Sindoor” After Pahalgam Terror Attack
**Bhubaneswar, Odisha – May 7, 2025** – The Indian government’s swift military response to the April 22nd Pahalgam terror attack, dubbed “Operation Sindoor,” has been met with widespread praise and gratitude. The operation, targeting terrorist cells in Pakistan, followed the massacre of civilians, including women, in Pahalgam.
Priyadarshini Satpathy, whose husband Prashant Satpathy was killed in the attack, expressed her appreciation for the military action, stating that the operation’s symbolic name, “Sindoor” (vermilion, signifying marital status and feminine purity), represented a fitting response to the terrorists’ desecration. She voiced her hope that the operation will deter future attacks.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi echoed these sentiments on social media platform X, emphasizing the cultural significance of “Sindoor” as representing sacrifice and determination. He lauded the army’s courage and expressed unwavering support for their actions. The Odisha Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, also congratulated the armed forces on their successful operation.
Public celebrations of the operation’s success have been reported in some areas, reflecting widespread support for the government’s firm stance against terrorism. The operation is viewed as a decisive response to the Pahalgam tragedy and a strong message against cross-border terrorism.
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