Says “A-Grade Lashkar Terrorists Suleman, Afghan, Jibran Had Pak Ids; Rifles Linked To Pahalgam & Gagangeer, Modi-Trump Talks On Ceasefire A White Lie
New Delhi: In his reply to the debate on “Operation Sindoor” in Lok Sabha on Tuesday the Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared ‘Operation Sindoor’, a decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, including 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national. He condemned the attack, which he attributed to religious motives, and expressed condolences to the victims’ families.
Highlighting the successful elimination of three terrorists involved in the attack—Suleman, Hamza Afghani, and Zibran—during ‘Operation Mahadev’, a joint operation by the Indian Army, CRPF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police the Home Minister in his reply to debate on operation Sindoor said that “Operation Mahadev” commenced on May 22 in response to the Pahalgam attack on April 22, this year. In his reply Shah outlined the details the intelligence efforts that led to the identification and elimination of the terrorists, emphasizing the collaboration among various security forces to prevent their escape to Pakistan. He noted that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had arrested individuals who sheltered the terrorists and confirmed their involvement through forensic evidence linking them to the attack. Shah asserted that ‘Operation Sindoor’ was a significant achievement for the Indian security forces, with Prime Minister Modi’s leadership playing a crucial role in targeting the masterminds behind the attack. He criticized the opposition for questioning the evidence of Pakistan’s involvement, stating that the international community recognizes Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism. In response to the Pahalgam attack, the Indian government took several measures, including suspending the Indus Water Treaty and closing the integrated check post at Attari. Shah emphasized that India’s military actions were restrained, targeting only terrorist bases in Pakistan without civilian casualties. He defended the government’s decision to cease hostilities after achieving military objectives, contrasting it with historical decisions made by previous administrations that he argued compromised India’s territorial integrity. Shah concluded by reflecting on past conflicts and decisions that led to territorial losses, questioning the opposition’s stance on national security and historical military strategies. He underscored the current government’s commitment to a robust defense policy and the elimination of terrorist threats.
