India's Navy Restrained Pakistan During Operation Sindoor, Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
India kept Pakistan Navy confined to its ports during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Navy successfully kept Pakistan's naval forces confined to their ports. This operation, initiated after the Pahalgam terror attack, involved precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and concluded with a ceasefire on May 10, 2025.
- 01Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, following the Pahalgam terror attack.
- 02The Indian Navy maintained constant pressure on Pakistan, preventing its naval forces from leaving their ports.
- 03India's defence exports have surged from less than ₹1,000 crore to nearly ₹40,000 crore since 2014.
- 04Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated the forces are prepared for a potential 'Operation Sindoor 2.0'.
- 05The operation highlighted the effectiveness of integrated planning and precision strikes in military responses.
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During the inauguration of the 'Nausena Shaurya Vatika' naval museum in Lucknow, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the Indian Navy's crucial role in Operation Sindoor, which took place from May 7 to May 10, 2025. This operation was a response to the Pahalgam terror attack, involving precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Singh noted that the sustained pressure exerted by the Indian Navy kept the Pakistan Navy confined to its ports throughout the operation. He also highlighted India's significant growth in defence exports, which have risen dramatically from less than ₹1,000 crore to nearly ₹40,000 crore in the last decade. Additionally, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi remarked that the armed forces remain vigilant and ready for a possible 'Operation Sindoor 2.0', underscoring the importance of integrated military planning and real-time intelligence demonstrated during the operation.
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The successful execution of Operation Sindoor reinforces India's military capabilities and deterrence strategy in the region.
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