Operation Sindoor Exposes Pakistan's Sponsorship of Terrorism: Amit Shah

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that Operation Sindoor, launched by the Indian Armed forces in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, has completely exposed the fact that terrorism in India is sponsored by Pakistan. Delivering the annual Rustamji Memorial Lecture, Shah praised the precision intelligence inputs from agencies, the lethal capabilities of the armed forces, and the firm political will of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Key Takeaways:

  • Operation Sindoor destroyed nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) within a few minutes, including two headquarters of terror outfits.
  • The Indian air defence displayed "marvellous strength" as Pakistan could not touch any of India's installations, forcing Pakistan to target civilian locations and military bases in India.
  • The operation exposed Pakistan's sponsorship of terrorism, as top Pakistan Army officers were seen offering namaz and shouldering the coffins of the terrorists who were killed.
  • The operation highlighted the success of India's self-reliance in defence production, achieved by the Modi government.
  • The Border Security Force (BSF) proved its mettle by not allowing the Pakistani forces to move even an inch during the operation.
  • Amit Shah praised the bravery displayed by the BSF in the 1971 war and its contributions to the creation of Bangladesh.

Statistics:

  • 9 terror camps were destroyed in Pakistan and PoK within a few minutes.
  • Operation Sindoor used the correct firepower and achieved its aims.
  • The Indian air defence displayed "marvellous strength" by preventing Pakistan from targeting Indian installations.
  • 2 BSF troopers were killed during the operation along the International Border in Jammu.

Sources:

  • The Pioneer (May 24)