NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said India is ready to assist Pakistan in combating terrorism, asserting that Indian forces are capable of tackling terror threats across the border as well.
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during a special discussion on Operation Sindoor , Singh said, “If you [Pakistan] are not able to take action against terrorism, take help from India, we are ready to help.”
“Our forces are capable of fighting terror on this side of the border, as well as on the other side,” he added, noting that this had been proven through Operation Sindoor, India’s military response following the Pahalgam attack in April.
Singh said the operation has now been suspended, but warned it could resume if Pakistan continued to support terrorism. “If Pakistan commits any terror incidents in future, we will relaunch Operation Sindoor without hesitation… There can be a comma but no full stop,” he said.
The defence minister informed the House that three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack, which left 26 people dead, had been killed by Indian forces. He lauded the military’s efforts, stating, “I congratulate the forces for killing three terrorists who carried out the Pahalgam terror attack.”
Singh said the operation was initiated after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with the service chiefs and gave them full freedom to decide on a suitable response. “The aim was to destroy terror infrastructure and give the message of zero tolerance for terror,” Singh said, adding that India's action was in self-defence and not expansionist.
He further said Pakistan’s director general of military operations had requested India to halt hostilities, and India agreed on the condition that the operation would be "suspended, not terminated".
Singh further emphasised that the military leadership had thoroughly planned the operation to avoid harm to civilians. “We chose the option that would cause maximum damage to terrorists and their bases while ensuring no harm to Pakistan’s ordinary citizens,” he said.
Singh also criticised the United Nations for allowing Pakistan’s inclusion in a key counter-terrorism committee and appealed to the global community to stop funding Islamabad, claiming a large portion goes towards supporting terror.
The session in the Upper House saw opposition members including TMC MPs raising slogans and walking out after their points were not allowed.
Singh, meanwhile, asserted that “a day will come” when people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir will proudly identify as Indians.
(With inputs from agencies)
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during a special discussion on Operation Sindoor , Singh said, “If you [Pakistan] are not able to take action against terrorism, take help from India, we are ready to help.”
“Our forces are capable of fighting terror on this side of the border, as well as on the other side,” he added, noting that this had been proven through Operation Sindoor, India’s military response following the Pahalgam attack in April.
Singh said the operation has now been suspended, but warned it could resume if Pakistan continued to support terrorism. “If Pakistan commits any terror incidents in future, we will relaunch Operation Sindoor without hesitation… There can be a comma but no full stop,” he said.
The defence minister informed the House that three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack, which left 26 people dead, had been killed by Indian forces. He lauded the military’s efforts, stating, “I congratulate the forces for killing three terrorists who carried out the Pahalgam terror attack.”
Singh said the operation was initiated after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with the service chiefs and gave them full freedom to decide on a suitable response. “The aim was to destroy terror infrastructure and give the message of zero tolerance for terror,” Singh said, adding that India's action was in self-defence and not expansionist.
He further said Pakistan’s director general of military operations had requested India to halt hostilities, and India agreed on the condition that the operation would be "suspended, not terminated".
Singh further emphasised that the military leadership had thoroughly planned the operation to avoid harm to civilians. “We chose the option that would cause maximum damage to terrorists and their bases while ensuring no harm to Pakistan’s ordinary citizens,” he said.
Singh also criticised the United Nations for allowing Pakistan’s inclusion in a key counter-terrorism committee and appealed to the global community to stop funding Islamabad, claiming a large portion goes towards supporting terror.
The session in the Upper House saw opposition members including TMC MPs raising slogans and walking out after their points were not allowed.
Singh, meanwhile, asserted that “a day will come” when people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir will proudly identify as Indians.
(With inputs from agencies)
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