Mon May 12 16:20:00 UTC 2025: ## India Launches ‘Operation Sindhur,’ Strikes Terrorist Camps in Pakistan
**New Delhi, India** – In a nationally televised address on Buddha Purnima, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Indian armed forces for their successful “Operation Sindhur,” a series of retaliatory strikes against terrorist camps in Pakistan. The operation, launched in response to a deadly attack in Pulwama on April 22nd, resulted in the elimination of over 100 terrorists.
PM Modi stated that while India is a land of peace and advocates for non-violence, it will resolutely retaliate against any act of terror. He delivered a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that its continued support of terrorism will ultimately lead to its own destruction. He emphasized that Pakistan’s military and government are fueling a situation that will inevitably consume them.
The Prime Minister highlighted the precision of the strikes, targeting terrorist training centers and infrastructure in Bahawalpur and Muridke, areas linked to numerous global terror attacks. He explicitly refuted claims by US President Donald Trump that his intervention led to a ceasefire, underscoring India’s firm resolve to address terrorism and the issue of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) directly.
Modi acknowledged Pakistan’s subsequent retaliatory attempts, which were met with a robust response from India’s air defense systems. He stated that India’s actions, in the first three days alone, inflicted damage beyond Pakistan’s expectations. He confirmed that the Indian response has been temporarily suspended following a communication from the Pakistani DGMO on May 10th, pledging an end to terrorist activities and military adventurism. However, Modi warned that India will continue to closely monitor Pakistan’s actions and will not hesitate to act again if necessary.
The Prime Minister emphasized three key takeaways from Operation Sindhur: India will respond forcefully to any terrorist attacks; India will not tolerate nuclear blackmail; and India will not differentiate between terrorist organizations and the governments that support them. He concluded by reiterating India’s commitment to peace, but stressed that this peace is secured through strength and a zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism. He ended his address with a salute to the Indian armed forces and the unity of the Indian people.
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