On Tuesday, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Army and security forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, saying that the operation was carefully planned to target the operations by not causing any harm to ordinary citizens in Pakistan.
He also congratulated the forces for the killing of three terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, saying that he was from the same group who had “brutally killed 26 innocent and convicted people in Pahgam on 22 April”.
Speaking during a special discussion on the operation in the Rajya Sabha, Singh said, “I congratulate the Indian Army and other security forces through this House for their success in ending three TRF terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir yesterday. This is the same TRF, whose terrorists killed 26 innocent and convicted people in Ponch area on 22 April.”
He said that the objective of the operation is to eliminate terrorist bases and strengthen India’s zero-oppression stance on terrorism. Singh said, “The purpose of this operation was to destroy the terrorist hide and send a clear message that India maintains zero tolerance against terrorism.”
The Defense Minister said that the operation was based on a detailed plan. “Before executing Operation Sindoor, our army fully studied every aspect. We had many options. But we chose the option that would cause maximum damage to terrorists and their bases, not harming the common citizens of Pakistan.”
Singh also praised the armed forces for his overall contribution to national security. He said, “The role of our forces and other security forces in ensuring India’s internal and external security cannot be adequately praised,” he said.
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah informed the Lok Sabha that Suleman, the top commander of Lashkar-e-Tabiba, recently involved in the Pahgam terror attack, was among the three militants killed in Operation Mahadev, who were also held in Jammu and Kashmir.
“In Operation Mahadev, Suleman alias Faizal …, Afghan and Gibran, these three terrorists were killed in a joint operation of the Indian Army, CRPF and Jammu-Police Police … Suleman was the commander of a-toeta of Lashkar-e-Toiba. Citizens have been abolished in Basaron Valley …” Shah said during the other debate on Operation Sandoor in the Lok Sabha.
He said, “All three terrorists – Suleman, Afghan and Jibran – were killed in the operation of yesterday. Those who used to supply food to them were first detained. Once the bodies of these terrorists were brought to Srinagar, they were identified by those who were detained by our agencies.”
Shah said that those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack were neutralized. He said, “In a joint operation Mahadev, the Indian Army, CRPF, and the Jammu -Kashmir Police have neutralized three terrorists who were involved in the Pahalgam terror attack,” they told the house.
Shah said, “Innocent citizens were killed in front of their families by asking their religion. I condemn this barbaric act. I express my sympathy to the families who lost their loved ones,” Shah said. (AI)