New Delhi, May 8: India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, led a commemorative event for Operation Sindoor. This operation was initiated by the Indian Army in response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam a year ago, on May 7. Under Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army targeted and destroyed nine terrorist bases in Pakistan.
During the event on Thursday, Singh emphasized that India’s resolve to combat terrorism remains as strong as ever. The meeting marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, paying tribute to the bravery and professionalism of the Indian Armed Forces.
Following the infiltration of Pakistani terrorists into India, which resulted in the deaths of 26 Indian tourists in Pahalgam, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, attacking terrorist bases within Pakistan.
A group linked to the UN-designated terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba, known as The Resistance Front, claimed responsibility for the attack. Over the course of the four-day operation, India targeted this group and the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist organization.
The situation escalated into a military conflict between India and Pakistan when the Pakistani army intervened to defend the terrorist groups and launched an attack on India.
After successfully thwarting Pakistani assaults and gaining a commanding position, Major General Kashif Abdullah, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan, reached out to his Indian counterpart, Lieutenant General Rajeev Ghai, to propose a ceasefire.
By that time, India had already destroyed several Pakistani Air Force and missile bases. The UN Security Council condemned the Pahalgam massacre, stating in a press release, “Terrorism in all its forms is one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.” It reiterated that terrorism is a crime and is wrong, regardless of its motives, location, or the perpetrators involved.
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