Defence Minister Singh releases commemorative book with testimonies of 100 soldiers on 'Op Sindoor'
New Delhi, May 29
Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, on Friday unveiled a commemorative book on 'Operation Sindoor', the three-day military operation from May 7- May 10 last year, in wake of the Pahalgam terror attacks, that pulverized multiple terror hideouts inside Pakistan and also dealt a heavy blow on its air force bases.
The commemorative volume will give a rare insight into the valiant and intrepid operation, as it contains the personal testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, airmen and other soldiers who participated in the operation.
The bravehearts of 'Operation Sindoor' are understood to have shared a first-hand account of their heroics and also on how they decimated terror bases in precision strikes almost 100 kms inside Pakistani territory and also how they crippled its critical air force assets to stop its misadventures.
Rajnath Singh also took to X to laud the forces and the military personnel. He termed the publication a tribute to those who executed this operation.
"The commemorative publication on 'Operation Sindoor' released today goes beyond historical account and captures the personal experiences of our brave soldiers while offering insight into the human dimension of modern warfare where leadership, courage, judgment under pressure and commitment translates strategy into success," the Defence Minister said.
"It is a tribute to those who executed this operation and gives us a connect with the devotion and resilience of our soldiers. Citizens need to draw inspiration from this book and be citizens worthy of the tremendous cost the nation pays to ensure security and maintain sovereignty," he added.
He described 'Operation Sindoor' as an unprecedented success, where India compelled Pakistan to seek a ceasefire within four days.
The publication was released during a ceremonial function attended by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh in the national Capital.
— IANS
Reader Comments
This is a welcome step to memorialize the heroics of our soldiers. However, I hope the government also focuses on long-term peace building and diplomatic solutions. The Pahalgam attack was tragic, but we must think about the cycle of violence. Would love to read the book to understand the human cost of such operations.
Operation Sindoor was a masterstroke by our armed forces. Within 4 days, Pakistan was brought to its knees asking for ceasefire - shows the strength of our military. Proud of our soldiers who retaliated against the cowardly Pahalgam attack. This book will be an inspiration for every Indian. 🇮🇳
While I appreciate the tribute to our soldiers, we should also discuss the need for better intelligence and preventive measures to avoid tragedies like Pahalgam in the first place. The book sounds like a powerful account of bravery, but let's not forget the 100+ families who lost loved ones in that attack. Hope we learn from both the terror and the response.
This is exactly what we need - a detailed, first-hand account of how our forces operate under extreme conditions. The precision strikes 100 km inside Pakistan and crippling their air force bases shows the kind of capability we've built. Every Indian should read this to understand the dedication of our soldiers. Hats off to the Defence Minister for this initiative! 🙏
I appreciate the sentiment, but I hope this book isn't just propaganda. We need balanced accounts - even of what went wrong during the operation and how we can improve. The personal testimonies of 100 soldiers is impressive
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