Operation Sindoor is still underway: Over 100 terrorists killed so far, says government
Rijiju stated, 'It is not good to tell about the continuation of things that are going on after the first strike of Operation Sindoor, and hence, officials were not called in the meeting.'
#WATCH | Delhi | #OperationSindoor | Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says, "…Many fake news is being propagated to spread fake news, and hence, I appeal to all in this time not to trust any fake news coming out of the country or from within the country and to… pic.twitter.com/Gv32IbBsqc
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According to government officials, the final count of neutralised terrorists is still being assessed due to the ongoing nature of the mission. Sources in the defence establishment said that India will not initiate any further action unless provoked by Pakistan, reflecting New Delhi's continued emphasis on a non-escalatory and measured military strategy.
The government has stated that over 100 terrorists were killed in #OperationSindoor, and the count is still ongoing. The government also mentioned that Operation Sindoor is still underway, making it difficult to provide an exact number. Additionally, the government said that… pic.twitter.com/q1kme1vT68
— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025
During an all-party meeting held on Wednesday, the Centre briefed opposition parties on the precision strike. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that political parties spoke 'in one voice,' reinforcing national unity amid escalating cross-border tensions.
Among the high-profile targets of the strike was the Bahawalpur-based headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). The Indian missile strike reportedly killed 10 members of JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar's family and four of his key aides.
In retaliation, Pakistan resorted to heavy shelling along the LoC, leading to the deaths of 12 civilians and injuries to over 50 others in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch district.
The Ministry of Defence reiterated that the Indian Armed Forces specifically avoided targeting Pakistani military assets, reinforcing that Operation Sindoor was focused solely on dismantling terror infrastructure used for cross-border attacks.
Stay tuned for live updates on the operation and official briefings.
Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
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