'Did not target Pakistani civilians': Rajnath on Operation Sindoor
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has opened up about Operation Sindoor, a cross-border strike in April that targeted terrorist bases in Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack.
He made it clear the mission was all about stopping terrorism—"We did not target Pakistani civilians; our strikes were directed at terrorist bases," he said—emphasizing that civilians were not targeted while several terror hideouts were destroyed.
India will continue actions against state-backed terrorism: Singh
Singh also clarified that India called for a ceasefire after Pakistan's military requested it, pushing back against claims that outside pressure was involved.
PM Modi later confirmed the operation's success and said Pakistan asked for a truce once their bases were hit.
Singh added that India will keep up its actions against state-backed terrorism as long as needed.
The mission also highlighted India's growing defense tech, with Akash missile systems used to take out aerial threats.