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India hit 9 targets in Op Sindoor, killed 100 terrorists: Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha
Rajnath Singh announced that over 100 terrorists were killed during Operation Sindoor in May, targeting nine terror infrastructure sites.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said more than 100 terrorists were killed in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir during India's Operation Sindoor in May. Initiating the discussion in Lok Sabha during Parliament's Monsoon Session on the Operation Sindoor, India's military's response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, Rajnath Singh said nine terror attacks were targeted during the strike.
“The well-coordinated strikes carried out by our forces precisely hit nine terrorist infrastructure targets... I am speaking with caution, so that our figures are not incorrect — the actual number is much higher. Over 100 terrorists, their trainers, handlers, and those associated with terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen have been eliminated. These are the same terror outfits that receive open support from Pakistan’s army and ISI,” Rajnath Singh said.
Rajnath Singh said India had paused its military conflict with Pakistan in May as it had met all its political and military objectives and was not under any pressure.
Labelling the military operation that was launched by the Indian armed forces as "historic", Singh paid tributes to the soldiers who always remain ready to sacrifice their lives for the nation.
"The Parliament is ready to discuss Operation Sindoor. First of all, I would like to extend my gratitude on behalf of the Parliament towards brave jawans who have sacrificed for the country whenever required," Singh said in his address to Lok Sabha.
He emphasised that Operation Sindoor was a "decisive and effective demonstration" of India's policy against terrorism.
"On May 6 and 7, the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor, which remains historic. Operation Sindoor was not merely a military operation but a decisive and effective demonstration of our policy against terrorism. It also reflected commitment to India's sovereignty, its identity, and our responsibility towards the citizens of the country," Rajnath Singh said
Singh informed the Lok Sabha about the "in-depth study" conducted by the armed forces prior to launching Operation Sindoor. He said that India chose to inflict maximum damage to terrorists while ensuring that civilians remained unharmed.
"Before carrying out Operation Sindoor, our armed forces conducted an in-depth study of every aspect. We had several options. But we chose the one that would inflict maximum damage on the terrorists and their hideouts, while causing no harm to Pakistani civilians. Soon after the Pahalgam attack, our armed forces took action and hit with precision the nine terrorist infra sites in which more than 100 terrorists, their trainers and handlers were targeted," Singh said.
Prior to Singh's address, Lok Sabha was adjourned thrice till 2 pm amid the ruckus, with Opposition MPs entering the Well of the Lower House.
