Operation Sindoor: A Strike Rooted in Tragedy

Operation Sindoor refers to India's military strikes against terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, codified by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It avenged the civilian massacre in Pahalgam, including newlyweds. The operation targeted terror strongholds with precision and was named for the symbol of marriage 'sindoor.'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi coined the impactful term 'Operation Sindoor' for India's recent military strikes on nine terror locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, as revealed by official sources on Wednesday.

The strikes came in response to the tragic gunning down of 26 civilians in Pahalgam, primarily targeting married couples, which spurred national outrage. The government's official briefing confirmed that the military operation targeted facilities between 1.05 am and 1.30 am, employing precision missiles and drones against key terror strongholds like Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Modi personally monitored the operation overnight, later commending the armed forces for their decisive action. Operation Sindoor, named after the traditional symbol of marriage 'sindoor,' was inspired by the victims' grieving spouses, like Himanshi Narwal, whose image by her deceased husband's body symbolized the tragedy.

(With inputs from agencies.)