Operation Sindoor demonstrates India's strong will against terrorism: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that ‘Operation Sindoor’ - coordinated military operation conducted by the Indian Armed Forces in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 - is not just a military action, but a symbol of India's political, social and strategic will. In a social media post, the minister said the operation demonstrates India's strong will against terrorism and the capability and determination of the military power.

“We have shown that whenever India takes any action against terrorism, even the land across the border will not be safe for the terrorists and their masters,” Rajnath Singh said in a X post.

He further said that Indian forces launched the operation with the aim of destroying the terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. “We never targeted their civilians. But Pakistan not only targeted civilian areas of India but also tried to attack temples, gurudwaras and churches.”

“The Indian Army has displayed valour and courage as well as restraint and has given a befitting reply by attacking many military bases of Pakistan. We not only took action against the military bases near the border but the sound of Indian forces was felt even in Rawalpindi where the headquarters of the Pakistani army is located,” he further said.

Recalling previous strikes carried out by Indian armed forces, the defence minister said, “What are the consequences of carrying out and getting terrorist incidents done in India, the entire world saw it after the Uri incident when our army entered Pakistan and carried out surgical strikes. They saw it after Pulwama when air strikes were carried out on Balakot and now the world is seeing after the Pahalgam incident when India has entered Pakistan and carried out multiple strikes.”

“Following the policy of zero tolerance against terrorism, our Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that this is the new India which will take effective action against terrorism on both sides of the border,” he added.

The comment came amid reports of ceasefire violation by Pakistan, a day after both New Delhi and Islamabad announced a ceasefire.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) this morning also said in an X post that the Operation Sindoor is still in progress. "Since the Operations are still ongoing, a detailed briefing will be conducted in due course. The IAF urges all to refrain from speculation and dissemination of unverified information," the IAF posted on its official handle in X.

"The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully executed its assigned tasks in Operation Sindoor, with precision and professionalism. Operations were conducted in a deliberate and discreet manner, aligned with National Objectives," it added.

Earlier in the day, U.S. President Donald Trump, in a post on a social media platform, lauded the ceasefire “understanding” between India and Pakistan, hinting that he would increase trade with both nations, without disclosing further details. He also said that he will work with both countries to find a solution to Kashmir.