All-Party Meeting Over Operation Sindoor | Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday confirmed that over 100 terrorists were killed in Operation Sindoor, the country’s precision military response to the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians dead. The announcement was made during a high-level all-party meeting convened to brief opposition leaders on the national security situation and India’s strategy.
Singh emphasized that Operation Sindoor is not a one-time strike but an ongoing operation, and the Indian Armed Forces are fully prepared to retaliate if provoked by Pakistan. “We don’t want further escalation, but if attacked again, we will respond forcefully,” he told lawmakers.
According to official sources, the synchronized 25-minute operation involved precision air and ground strikes on nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). These camps belonged to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)—groups responsible for major attacks including Pahalgam and Pulwama.
Opposition Backs Government At All Party Meeting, Seeks Confidentiality
Following the briefing, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated support for the Centre’s actions. “We were told some things could not be shared publicly for national security reasons. We understand that. We are with the government on this,” he told reporters.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju hailed the “mature and united” stance of all parties. “No political bickering. Just national interest,” he said after the meeting.
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According to senior Army and Air Force officials, SCALP cruise missiles and HAMMER precision-guided bombs were used to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure. The Air Force deployed Rafale jets, while the Army launched surface-to-surface missiles to target leadership and training sites.
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, during a press briefing, said, “All targets were selected based on credible intelligence and links to cross-border terrorism. No Pakistani military bases were hit, and civilian casualties were avoided.”
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the IAF added, “Our forces are on standby to respond to any escalation by Pakistan.”
Fallout and Diplomatic Tensions
The strikes came two weeks after the Pahalgam massacre, where terrorists gunned down tourists, including a 70-year-old man, many shot at point-blank range. India has blamed the Pakistan deep state and provided evidence of its involvement. Islamabad denies the charges and has requested an international probe.
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Meanwhile, at a recent UN Security Council meeting, Pakistan faced criticism for allowing terror groups like LeT to operate freely. The UNSC reportedly questioned Islamabad’s credibility on counter-terrorism.
Non-Military Retaliation: Indus Treaty Suspended
India also enacted a series of non-military measures, including suspending specific visa categories and putting the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) on hold—a treaty vital for Pakistan’s agriculture. In response, Pakistan suspended the 1972 Simla Agreement, which governs the Line of Control (LoC).
Since the Pahalgam incident, cross-border firing by Pakistan has been relentless. Over the last two weeks, 13 people, including a soldier, have been killed as Pakistani troops target Indian sectors like Uri, Kupwara, Baramulla, and Akhnoor.
India has stated it is delivering proportionate and focused retaliation along the LoC.
