In his first Mann Ki Baat address since the successful Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared visuals of the terror camps obliterated by Indian forces in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
The operation, launched on May 7 following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, saw precision strikes on terror infrastructure linked to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen.
‘Operation Sindoor is the picture of our resolve,’ says PM
During the broadcast, PM Modi hailed the Indian military’s swift and accurate action. He showcased the destroyed terror sites, including the Gulpur and Abbas camps in Kotli and the Barnala camp in Bhimber, all located in PoK.
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Gulpur: A base for Lashkar terrorists active in Rajouri and Poonch.
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Abbas: A known training hub for LeT suicide bombers.
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Barnala: Provided training in weapon handling, IED-making, and survival tactics.
“Operation Sindoor is the picture of our resolve, courage, and a changing India,” PM Modi said, asserting that the strikes reflected India’s evolving stance against terrorism.
Nine Terror Camps Hit Across Borders
Indian forces executed missile strikes on four camps in Pakistan and five in PoK between 1:05 AM and 1:30 AM on May 7.
Among the major targets:
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Markaz Subhan in Bahawalpur: JeM’s HQ for recruitment and indoctrination.
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Markaz Taiba in Muridke: Lashkar-e-Taiba’s central base, linked to past major attacks, including the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
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Sarjal and Mehmoona Joya in Sialkot, and Syedna Belal and Sawai Nala in Muzaffarabad: Key training and operational facilities.
‘Infused New Confidence in Global Anti-Terror Fight’
Modi emphasized the operation’s global significance, calling it a “turning point in the fight against terror.” He credited India’s indigenous defence systems and technology for the operation’s success, aligning it with the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
“This was the ultimate bravery of our soldiers, backed by the power of weapons, equipment, and technology made in India,” he noted.
Pakistan’s Retaliation & Ceasefire
Following Operation Sindoor, Pakistan launched a counter-attack using missiles and drones. However, Indian forces swiftly neutralized the threats and retaliated by targeting Pakistani airfields. Hostilities concluded with a ceasefire on May 10.
