'Zero tolerance for terrorism': EAM Jaishankar hails 'Operation Sindoor'

NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday hailed Indian Army for carrying out 'Operation Sindoor' on terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir.Jaishankar reiterated India's stance against terrorism, saying, "The world must show zero tolerance for terrorism."The IAF carried out precision strikes on nine high-value terror targets deep inside Pakistani territory following Pahalgam terror attack.The operation targeted nine locations, including Jaish-e-Mohammed’s base in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba’s hub in Muridke.Utilising advanced precision weapons and intelligence-based targeting, the Army, Navy, and Air Force coordinated the strikes without engaging Pakistani military sites.The defence ministry called the operation “focused and non-escalatory.” Prime Minister Modi had earlier vowed a strong response to terrorism, granting the military full operational freedom. Operation Sindoor, the Army stated, was India’s answer: “Justice is Served.”Following the precision strikes, India reached out to several world capitals and briefed senior officials about its anti-terror actions against Pakistan.NSA Ajit Doval spoke to US NSA and Secretary of State Marco Rubio and briefed him on the actions taken.