‘Are nuclear weapons safe in Pakistan?’
Diplomat Correspondent
Srinagar, (DD) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a fiery address at the 15 Corps Headquarters in Srinagar, hailed the bravery of Indian soldiers and issued a stern warning to Pakistan in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, a major military offensive launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Accompanied by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Singh’s remarks underscored India’s zero-tolerance approach to cross-border terrorism.
“Operation Sindoor was not just a response—it was a message. A message to those who think they can bleed India with terror and walk away unscathed. That era is over,” he said to thunderous applause from the troops.
Singh revealed that Indian forces struck nine terror camps across the border in a swift and coordinated operation. “Despite nuclear threats from Pakistan, we went ahead with confidence and conviction. Our armed forces did not flinch,” he asserted.
The Defence Minister said the soldiers’ actions were driven by righteous anger after the brutal Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of Indian personnel and civilians. “Our troops were seething, and that emotion was channelled into precise, strategic retaliation,” he said, emphasizing the professionalism and restraint with which the operation was executed.
Turning his focus to Pakistan’s nuclear posturing, Singh warned the international community: “A country that cannot feed its own people is waving nuclear weapons as a threat. This is dangerous. The international community must act and bring Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal under global supervision.”
He accused Pakistan of using terror as state policy while seeking international aid. “They go from country to country with a begging bowl, yet continue to harbor terrorists. This hypocrisy must end,” Singh thundered.
Asserting India’s readiness to escalate if provoked further, he stated unequivocally: “If Pakistan dares repeat its mistakes, India will teach it a lesson of a lifetime. Operation Sindoor is just the beginning of a new doctrine of decisive retaliation.”
The presence of top political and military leadership at the Srinagar event underlined the significance of the moment. It also served as a morale booster for the troops stationed in a region long plagued by conflict but now witnessing a shift in India’s security strategy.
Operation Sindoor, Singh said, was the first major cross-border punitive action in over three decades, signaling a new era in India’s counterterrorism posture.
“India is no longer a silent spectator. We will strike where it hurts most,” Singh concluded, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to peace through strength (DD)
