Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a significant announcement, stated that Operation Sindoor is still ongoing. Speaking at the all-party meeting in Delhi on Thursday, Singh said, “Operation Sindoor is still underway, and it would not be appropriate to share more details at this stage.”
After the meeting, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said: “Operation Sindoor is ongoing and all political parties have backed it. All the leaders in the meeting today congratulated the Army. All political parties are with the government in every decision. They have shown maturity and everyone is on the same page on this matter. The whole country is together now.”
He further said that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged the leaders of all parties to refrain from engaging in political arguments and contribute to building the country and ensuring its security.
Earlier on Thursday, the Air Force was given a free hand in identifying suspicious elements and opening fire.
9 Terror Camps Destroyed
On Wednesday, India completely destroyed nine out of 21 identified terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in a 25-minute operation. The attacks were carried out using aerial strikes and artillery fire. Now, 12 camps remain.
Indian security forces are on high alert and fully prepared to deal with any “Pakistani misadventures”, the Centre has affirmed.
Operation Sindoor is a highly coordinated and targeted military offensive launched by all three armed forces. It avoided military installations and civilian areas using precision weapons, pinpointed visuals and confirmed intel.
Meanwhile, alert BSF personnel thwarted an infiltration attempt along the International Border in Punjab’s Firozpur district. The intruder, who was seen moving suspiciously towards the border fence at night, was shot dead by security forces. His body was recovered the next morning and handed over to the local police.