Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has declared that Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, is far from over, describing recent military action as merely a “trailer.”
Addressing Air Warriors at the Bhuj Air Force Station on Friday, Singh said, “We have kept Pakistan on probation. If its behaviour improves, then okay, otherwise, it will be given the strictest punishment. Operation Sindoor is not over yet. Whatever happened was just a trailer. When the right time comes, we will show the full picture to the world.”
Paying homage to those who lost their lives in the operation, Singh expressed his pride in the IAF’s swift and decisive action. “Bhuj was witness to our victory against Pakistan in 1965 and 1971, and today again it has been witness to our victory against Pakistan. I feel proud to be present here,” he said.
Singh also praised the Indian Air Force for its execution during the operation, noting the speed and precision of the air strikes. “Whatever you did during Operation Sindoor, has made all Indians proud – whether they are in India or abroad. Just 23 minutes were enough for the Indian Air Force to crush terrorism being nurtured in Pakistan,” he said.
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Recalling his recent visit to Srinagar, where he met army personnel, Singh added, “Yesterday, I met our jawans in the northern region, and today I am here in the western part of the country meeting the air warriors and other security personnel. I feel the enthusiasm on seeing the high josh and energy on both fronts. I am assured that you secure India’s borders.”
Singh further highlighted the impact of India’s indigenous defence capabilities, referencing the BrahMos missile system. “Even Pakistan has accepted the power of BrahMos missile. There is an old saying in our country, ‘Din mein taare dekhna.’ Made in India BrahMos missile showed ‘raat ke andhere mein din ka ujala’ to Pakistan,” Singh said.
Reflecting on the speed of the operation, he remarked, “It would not be incorrect for me to say that the duration people take to have breakfast, you used that duration to deal with enemies. You dropped missiles by going to the land of enemies. Its echo did not remain restricted just to the borders of India, the entire world heard it. That echo wasn’t just of missiles but also of your valour and the bravery of jawans of the Indian Armed Forces.”
Operation Sindoor, launched on 7 May in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, has been hailed as a significant counter-terror strike by the Indian defence forces.
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