New Delhi, May 11
India has delivered a strong strategic message by targeting terror camps in Muridke and Bahawalpur -- locations known to house the leadership of major terrorist organisations with links to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), according to high-level sources.
"The message India conveyed after hitting terror camps of Muridke, Bahawalpur that are closely tied with ISI is that we have not lost sight and we will hit you at the headquarters. We will not go after small camps," said sources.
India made it clear to the world that we cannot equate victims and perpetrators.
Sources also said, that there was a gap between technical and military application, the difference between India and Pakistan was massive, Pakistan realised they were not in that league. India attacked at will, and most of Pakistan's attacks were foiled. Pakistan should have no doubt. Pakistan Air Force Base Nur Khan, situated in Chaklala was also hit badly.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday praised Operation Sindoor, asserting that the Indian armed forces have delivered a decisive blow to anti-India elements inside Pakistan.
Singh described Operation Sindoor as a testament to India's political will, military strength, and zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.
"Today, India is one of the most powerful nations in the world. We are constantly increasing our strength. Those who were against India and the terrorist organizations that attacked our country and devastated many families, the Indian armed forces have brought them to justice through Operation Sindoor. The entire nation is today saluting the bravery of the Indian forces," Rajnath Singh said.
"Operation Sindoor is not just a military action, but a symbol of India's political, social, and military willpower. This operation is a demonstration of India's firm resolve and military strength against terrorism," he emphasised.
The Defence Minister highlighted that the Operation has shown that whenever India takes action against terrorism, even territory across the border will no longer be safe for terrorists and their masters.
"The Indian forces launched Operation Sindoor with the objective of destroying the terrorist infrastructure present in Pakistan. We never targeted their ordinary citizens. But Pakistan not only targeted Indian civilian areas, it also attempted attacks on Temples and Gurudwaras. In response, the Indian forces displayed courage and restraint, and struck at various other locations in Pakistan, giving a fitting reply," Rajnath Singh said.
India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in reply to the ghastly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that claimed the lives of 26 people. India had struck nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan sought to up the ante with a series of unprovoked escalations using artillery guns and drones.
- ANI