Prime Minister Narendra Modi has postponed his upcoming visit to three countries—Norway, Croatia, and the Netherlands, according to sources. This decision follows the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. In retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes early Wednesday, which targeted “known terror camps” in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base Muridke.
PM Modi chairs meeting of Union Cabinet
On May 7, the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, chaired a meeting of the Union Cabinet, hours after 'Operation Sindoor' was launched to destroy terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. He will also chair a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS), which will take stock of the evolving situation, sources said, reported PTI. The meeting is also likely to pass a resolution on the overnight operation carried out by the defence forces, the sources said, reported PTI.
What is Operation Sindoor?
India's military operation, named Sindoor, serves as a tribute to the women who lost their husbands in the tragic attack on Hindu tourists in Pahalgam last month. For those unfamiliar, "Sindoor" is the Hindi word for the traditional red vermilion that married Hindu women wear on their foreheads, symbolising protection and marital commitment. In the attack last month, Hindu tourists were targeted by terrorists in front of their wives, resulting in the death of 26 individuals. In response, India has launched strikes on terrorist camps to send a strong message.
The Indian military has stated that Operation Sindoor specifically targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. A total of nine sites were struck. The operation was described as focused, measured, and non-escalatory; notably, no Pakistani military facilities were targeted. India has shown considerable restraint in choosing its targets and executing the operation
"We are committed to holding those responsible for this attack accountable. A detailed briefing on Operation Sindoor will be provided later today," the statement noted.
Additionally, it is important to mention that the Prime Minister continuously monitored Operation Sindoor throughout the night following the precision strikes carried out by the Indian Army.
