Srinagar, May 07 (KNO): Asserting that the armed forces delivered a befitting response to the perpetrators who dared to attack innocent Indians in Pahalgam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the courage, precision and unwavering resolve of the security forces on the completion of one year of Operation Sindoor.
A year after India launched the operation, PM Modi, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reiterated country’s resolve to demolish the terror ecosystem. “Today, a year later, we remain steadfast in our resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem,” he said.
As a mark of respect to the armed forces and their success during ‘Operation Sindoor,’ the Prime Minister urged citizens to change their display pictures on social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, to the picture shared by him.
The Prime Minister posted on X: “A year ago, our armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve during #OperationSindoor. They gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. The entire nation salutes our forces for their valour.
Operation Sindoor reflected India’s firm response against terrorism and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security. It also highlighted the professionalism, preparedness and coordinated strength of our armed forces. At the same time, it showcased the growing jointness among our forces and underlined the strength that India’s quest for self-reliance in the defence sector has brought to our national security.
Today, a year later, we remain as steadfast as ever in our resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem.”
“A year ago, during #OperationSindoor, our armed forces showcased their valour and gave a firm response to those who attacked our people. Every Indian is proud of our armed forces. As a mark of respect to our forces and their success during #OperationSindoor, let us all change our display pictures on social media, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp to the picture shared below.”
Pertinently, on April 22, 2025, terrorists killed 26 civilians, mostly tourists at Pahalgam, in retaliation, India launched Operation Sindoor — a tri-services military mission — on May 7, 2025, carrying out precision strikes on nine specific terror-camps deep inside Pakistan and PoK. It led to skirmishes between both the countries that continued till May 10. The hostilities ended after Pakistan Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) reached out to his Indian counterpart and requested for a ceasefire—(KNO)