India Thwarted 2 Lakh Pakistani Cyber Attacks On Power Infra During Op Sindoor, Says Khattar
Khattar He pointed out India's strong hydropower potential in J&K, particularly on the Chenab and Jhelum rivers, and said the govt is actively exploring new projects in the region
India thwarted 2 lakh cyber attacks by Pakistan on the nation's power infrastructure during Operation Sindoor, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Thursday.
'We saw what happened during Operation Sindoor — our power infrastructure was targeted. Around two lakh cyber attacks were attempted, but we successfully foiled them all," said Khattar, who holds the Union Power Ministry portfolio.
In Operation Sindoor, India carried out precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK on May 7, two weeks after the deadly Pahalgam attack, where 26 people lost their lives. Pakistan retaliated by launching drones and missiles that were shot down by India's air defence system. The conflict went on three days in which India inflicted heavy damage to Pakistan military installations and airbases until the ceasefire was announced on May 10.
Highlighting that India has kept the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, the minister said Pakistan will feel the impact of this move.
He pointed out India's strong hydropower potential in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly on the Chenab and Jhelum rivers, and said the government is actively exploring new hydroelectric projects in the region.
When asked about Pakistan's objections to new hydropower projects, Khattar said, 'Let Pakistan do whatever it wants — we have already responded to them. Earlier, we had left the Wullar project due to their objections. Now, we will restart that project and issue a Detailed Project Report (DPR) soon."
He also remarked that Article 370 had long acted as a barrier to the region's development, and praised Prime Minister Modi for working hard to bring progress across various sectors in Jammu and Kashmir.
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June 12, 2025, 13:47 IST
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