Rishi Sunak Lauds India's Operation Sindoor Against Terror
The success of Operation Sindoor has sent a strong message to terrorist organizations and their supporters, and has marked a new era in India's fight against terrorism. The operation has also highlighted the need for international cooperation in combating terrorism, and has shown that collective action can be effective in bringing perpetrators to justice.
India's Operation Sindoor, a series of precision strikes against terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, has delivered justice for victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and slain American-Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl, with nearly 100 terrorists killed, including Abdul Rauf Azhar.
The operation has received international support from the US, UK, France, Israel, and others, with the US openly supporting India's right to self-defense. The Indian government clarified that the action was not targeted at any nation or community, but solely against those responsible for crimes against humanity. The killing of Azhar represents a turning point, as his role in the IC-814 hijacking led directly to the release of Omar Saeed Sheikh, who later abducted and murdered Pearl.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has threatened retaliation against India, stating that the country reserves the right to respond to Indian attacks at a time and place of its choosing. However, the Indian government has said that the strikes were a "measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible" response to the Pahalgam attack. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that the choice of de-escalation is with Pakistan, as it escalated the situation with the Pahalgam attack, and India only responded to it.
The operation has gained symbolic weight beyond its immediate military goals, and has been seen as a reflection of India's uncompromising stance against terrorism. With the international community supporting India's right to self-defense, the operation is expected to have a significant impact on the global fight against terrorism.