May 07, 2025
PM Modi Calls Operation Sindoor a "Perfect Strike"
In a high-level cabinet meeting on May 7, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Operation Sindoor as “a perfect strike,” emphasizing its precision and efficiency
The operation was launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, predominantly Hindu tourists in Jammu and Kashmir
Over a span of 25 minutes, the Indian Armed Forces conducted 24 missile strikes on nine identified terror camps associated with groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed
The strikes reportedly resulted in the elimination of over 80 terrorists and caused substantial damage to the operational capabilities of these groups
The operation focused on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, avoiding civilian and military installations to prevent escalation
The codename 'Operation Sindoor' was chosen to honor the widows of the Pahalgam attack victims, reflecting the cultural significance of 'sindoor' as a symbol of marriage
India's approach demonstrated strategic restraint, aiming to counter terrorism without provoking a full-scale conflict, aligning with its evolving defense doctrine
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