General Anil Chauhan Justifies Operation Sindoor Against Pakistan's Terrorism
General Anil Chauhan Addresses State-Sponsored Terrorism
On Tuesday, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan defended Operation Sindoor, emphasizing the necessity to combat state-sponsored terrorism. His remarks were a direct response to the provocative statements made by Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir regarding Kashmir, highlighting Islamabad's ongoing support for cross-border terrorism. General Chauhan's comments underscored India's commitment to confronting such threats and asserting its sovereignty.
Context of Operation Sindoor
General Chauhan noted that the initial trigger for this specific military operation was the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. He questioned the rationale behind terrorism, stating that it lacks a defined justification. He further remarked that Pakistan has chosen to inflict wounds on India, recalling Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's declaration of a thousand-year war against India during a speech at the United Nations Security Council in 1965.
Details of Operation Sindoor
Discussing Operation Sindoor, Chauhan firmly stated that the nation would not remain under the shadow of terror and nuclear blackmail. His comments came while elaborating on the rationale behind launching Operation Sindoor, which aims to counter state-sponsored terrorism and nuclear pressure from Pakistan. He revealed that on May 10, around 1 AM, Pakistan's objective was to force India to capitulate within 48 hours. Despite multiple attacks, India focused solely on targeting terrorist bases. What Pakistan anticipated would last 48 hours concluded in approximately 8 hours, after which they reached out to express a desire for dialogue.
Pakistan's Response to Operation Sindoor
Chauhan mentioned Pakistan's call for de-escalation, indicating a shift in the neighboring country's stance. Reflecting on the horrific incident in Pahalgam that prompted Operation Sindoor, he described it as a gross cruelty towards victims, as they were shot in the head in front of their families and children, an act deemed unacceptable in today's world.