Mon May 12 16:05:23 UTC 2025: **India Launches Major Counter-Terror Operation “Sindoor” in Pakistan**
**New Delhi, May 7** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a significant counter-terrorism operation codenamed “Sindoor” in a televised address to the nation today. The operation, launched in response to a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, targeted terrorist infrastructure and training camps within Pakistan. PM Modi declared that “Operation Sindoor” represents not merely a military operation but a fundamental shift in India’s policy toward terrorism.
Addressing the nation, PM Modi lauded the bravery of India’s armed forces, intelligence agencies, and scientists, highlighting the precision and success of the strikes. He stated that over 100 terrorists were killed in the operation, targeting key training centers linked to global terrorism, including those reportedly responsible for attacks such as 9/11 and the London Tube bombings.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the operation was a response to the brutal Pahalgam attack and the unacceptable level of state-sponsored terrorism emanating from Pakistan. He detailed that following the initial strikes, Pakistan retaliated with attacks on civilian and military targets. However, Modi asserted that India’s superior air defense system thwarted these attacks, causing significant damage to Pakistan’s military infrastructure.
Following these events, Pakistan reportedly contacted India’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) seeking a de-escalation. PM Modi confirmed that India has *suspended* retaliatory actions, but made it explicitly clear that this is contingent upon Pakistan’s future behavior and commitment to ending cross-border terrorism.
PM Modi outlined three key takeaways from the operation: a firm commitment to retaliate against any future terrorist attacks; zero tolerance for nuclear blackmail; and a policy of holding both state sponsors of terrorism and terrorist masterminds accountable. He highlighted the display of India’s technological prowess and the effectiveness of “Made in India” defense equipment.
While asserting this is not an era for war, PM Modi stressed that it is equally not an era for terrorism. He reiterated India’s position that talks with Pakistan can only occur on the condition that Pakistan ceases all cross-border terrorism and addresses the issue of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). He concluded his address with a forceful message that Pakistan must dismantle its terrorist infrastructure if it desires peace and survival.
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