Why Pakistan Named Its Missile Strike 'Bunyan Ul Marsoos': Meaning and Significance

May 10, 2025 Komal Das

Pakistan launched drones and missiles under Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos in retaliation to India's Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror camps

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India's Operation Sindoor was in response to the April 22 Pahalgam massacre, where 26 civilians were killed by Pakistani terrorists

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India’s Foreign Secretary rejected Pakistan's move, saying it aimed to cause communal discord and was not surprising

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Asaduddin Owaisi compared Pakistan’s actions to ISIS, criticizing their goal to fuel Hindu-Muslim tensions and destabilize the region

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India’s Operation Sindoor targeted nine terror camps deep within Pakistan, marking a major military response to cross-border terrorism

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