Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the Indian Air Force on Thursday paid tribute to the valour and sacrifices of the armed forces as Operation Sindoor completed one year, with the military reiterating India’s resolve against terrorism.
In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said, “On the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, we salute the valour and sacrifices of our armed forces, whose courage and dedication continue to safeguard the nation. Their actions during the operation reflected unmatched precision, seamless jointness and deep synergy across services, setting a benchmark for modern military operations.”
Calling the operation a symbol of India’s preparedness and resolve, the Defence Minister said, “Operation Sindoor stands as a powerful symbol of national resolve and preparedness, showing that our armed forces are always ready to act decisively when it matters most. It also stands testament to India’s steady advance towards achieving Atmanirbharta, enhancing capability while reinforcing resilience.”
Marking the first anniversary of the operation, the Indian Air Force posted a video with the message: “India forgets nothing-India forgives nothing.” The IAF said, “Precise in action, eternal in memory—Operation Sindoor continues.”
The Indian Army also released a fresh video commemorating the operation and asserted that “India will track, identify and punish terrorists and their backers.” The video opened with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address in which he said, “India will identify, track and eliminate terrorists and their backers,” describing it as the country’s “national resolution”.
Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. In response, Indian armed forces carried out strikes on terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
During the operation, India destroyed nine major terror launchpads linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen in Pakistan and PoJK. Indian armed forces killed over 100 terrorists in the action.
Pakistan responded with drone attacks and shelling, triggering a four-day conflict between the two neighbouring countries. India retaliated by destroying radar installations in Lahore and radar facilities near Gurjanwala.
Following heavy damage, Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) contacted the Indian DGMO, after which both sides agreed to a ceasefire on May 10, bringing the hostilities to an end.