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Actor Riteish Deshmukh and filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar were among the first to react. They both took to X to show their support for the Indian armed forces.“Jai Hind Ki Sena… Bharat Mata Ki Jai!!! #OperationSindoor,” wrote Deshmukh, showing his pride in the military’s action.
Madhur Bhandarkar echoed the sentiment and posted, “Our prayers are with our forces. One nation, together we stand. Jai Hind, Vande Mataram.
Actor Ranveer Singh posted an image of Operation Sindoor on his Instagram Stories and wrote in Hindi, “Raah chalte ko hum chedte nahi. Lekin agar koi chede toh phir hum use chedte nahi (We don’t bother those who mind their own business but if someone bothers us, we don’t spare them either.)”
Anushka Sharma, Ranveer’s former co-star, also tweeted about the operation. “On Friday afternoon, Anushka took to Instagram and thanked the Indian armed forces for working day and night to safeguard the country.“.
In a moving post, she posted, “Forever thankful to our Indian Armed Forces for guarding us through these hours like the heroes they are. Thanks to the sacrifices they and their families have made (folded hands and Indian Flag emojis).”
Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut shared multiple videos on her Instagram Stories and captioned one of them, “Unhone kaha that Modi ko bata dena. Aur Modi ne inko bata diya #OperationSindoor .”
In a different post, she wrote, “Jo humari Raksha kare hain, Ishwar unki raksha kare. Wishing the safety and success of our forces. #OperationSindoor”
Their messages came shortly after the Ministry of Defence confirmed that Indian forces had launched a precision operation targeting terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and parts of Pakistan. This message, along with the public support pouring in from both politicians and celebrities, captured the national mood, one of unity and pride. Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Bandi Sanjay Kumar also applauded the army, saying it was a fitting response to the attack in Pahalgam.
Operation Sindoor: What Happened?
In a statement released by the Defence Ministry at 1:44 AM, the operation was called “focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature.” According to news agency PTI, the targets included the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) headquarters in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba’s (LeT) base in Muridke. The airstrikes were carried out in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which took the lives of 26 innocent civilians, sparking national outrage and sorrow. A little while ago, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘OPERATION SINDOOR’, hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed,” the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
What is Operation Sindoor?
The Indian armed forces early Wednesday carried out 24 precision missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK), including Muridke and Bahawalpur, which are the strongholds of terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, respectively.
The attacks, which were carried out at 1:44am, were in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir’s Anantnag district that claimed 26 lives — 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen — on April 22.
In an official statement, the Ministry of Defence confirmed hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir “from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed.”
“Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Indian Army carried out missile attacks?
The Indian Army carried out missile attacks on nine terror targets in Pakistan and PoK.
Who chosen the name for India’s Pahalgam Counterstrike “Operation Sindoor”?
As per the sources the name Operation Sindoor was chosen by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
How has the public reacted to Operation Sindoor?
The operation has received strong support from the public and prominent figures, with many praising the joint efforts of Indian Army for taking swift action in defence of the nation.