Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the Indian armed forces “operated like expert surgeons” during “Operation Sindoor,” targeting terrorist camps with precise strikes, similar to how a surgeon removes infected part, ensuring minimal impact beyond the intended areas.
He said the strikes brought down the operational network of the Pakistani army that supports terrorist activities.
Singh was speaking at the 25th anniversary function of Dr KNS Memorial Hospital (Mayo Medical Center) in Lucknow.
Addressing the gathering, he said the Indian forces operated with the focus and precision of surgeons, selecting only the intended targets.
“Our forces acted just like expert doctors or surgeons. A surgeon uses his instruments precisely where the disease lies, and the Indian forces have done the same — striking at the root of terrorism with unmatched precision,” Singh said.
He said the operations were planned and executed with care to ensure that civilian areas were not affected.
According to him, the Indian armed forces ensured that those responsible for spreading violence were targeted, while non-combatants remained unharmed.
Referring to the response from across the border, Singh said Pakistan attempted to retaliate after the Indian strikes.
He said Pakistan targeted Indian civilians and religious sites in its counteractions.
“Pakistan started trying to attack Indian soil, and attempts were made to target common citizens. Temples, gurdwaras and churches were targeted. The action taken by the Indian forces in response brought the Pakistani army to its knees,” Singh said.
He said that India’s response remained focused on neutralising terrorist hideouts. He stated that the Indian forces took full care to avoid civilian casualties in their retaliatory operations.
“Our soldiers made sure that while punishing the perpetrators, innocent lives were not affected,” Singh said.
He also added that the intent was to hit only the locations where terrorist activities were being supported and planned.
The Defence Minister said that India’s operations were limited to those directly involved in violence. He said the action sent a clear message regarding India’s policy on cross-border terrorism.
He said the Indian armed forces acted with full responsibility to secure national interests and ensure the safety of Indian citizens—(KNO)
