India Asserts Right to Defend Against Pakistan-Backed Terrorism on Operation Sindoor Anniversary
Operation Sindoor: India has every right to defend against Pak-backed terror, says MEA
Hindustan Times
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On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, India's Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the country's right to defend itself against Pakistan-backed terrorism, citing the Pahalgam terror attack as a catalyst for military action. India remains committed to combating global terrorism and has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty in response to Pakistan's actions.
- 01India marks the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a military response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
- 02The Indian government asserts its right to defend against cross-border terrorism from Pakistan.
- 03India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty due to Pakistan's sponsorship of terrorism.
- 04External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted India's commitment to countering terrorism.
- 05The ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan continue to shape diplomatic relations.
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India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reaffirmed its right to defend against terrorism sponsored by Pakistan on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in April last year. During a media briefing, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India will persist in its efforts to combat global terrorism and highlighted the necessity of holding Pakistan accountable for its actions. The Pahalgam attack, claimed by the Resistance Front (TRF), resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, including a Nepali national, based on their faith. In retaliation, India initiated Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This operation escalated tensions, leading to retaliatory strikes from Pakistan. Jaiswal also addressed the status of the Indus Waters Treaty, which India suspended following the Pahalgam attack, emphasizing that
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The ongoing military and diplomatic tensions may affect trade and water-sharing agreements between India and Pakistan, impacting regional stability.
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