100 Terrorists Killed in 9 Locations, Radar System Destroyed in Lahore: Army on Operation Sindoor

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), addressed a press conference on Sunday, providing details about Operation Sindoor, a military operation conducted by the Indian Army.

Key Highlights

 100 Terrorists Neutralized: The DGMO stated that over 100 terrorists were killed in the operation, and several terrorist hideouts were destroyed.

 Notorious Terrorists Eliminated: Three notorious terrorists, Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Raouf, and Mudassir Ahmad, who were involved in the IC-814 hijacking and Pulwama attack, were among those neutralized.

 Operation Objective: The objective of Operation Sindoor was to eliminate terrorism, and the Indian Army has achieved significant success in this regard.

 Terrorist Hideouts Destroyed: The DGMO revealed that the operation targeted terrorist hideouts in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan's Punjab province, including areas like Muridke, which have been linked to notorious terrorists like Ajmal Kasab and David Headley.

Satellite Imagery Evidence

Lieutenant General Ghai presented satellite images of the terrorist hideouts before and after the operation, demonstrating the extensive damage inflicted on the terrorist infrastructure.

Pakistan's Role

The DGMO accused Pakistan of violating the ceasefire along the Line of Control and targeting civilian areas, including gurudwaras, which is a clear violation of international norms.

Operation Details

The DGMO stated that the operation was planned in response to the terrorist attack on Indian citizens in Pahalgam. The Indian Army identified and targeted terrorist camps across the border, achieving significant success in neutralizing the terrorist threat.