Rajnath Singh: Forces Chose Restraint in Operation Sindoor, Could Have Done Much More

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UPDATED: Dec 7, 2025 20:07 IST

In this Special Report, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses a gathering while inaugurating 125 infrastructure projects in Ladakh. Speaking on 'Operation Sindoor' (referred to as Operation Sundur in the transcript), the Minister asserts that Indian forces 'could have done much more' but deliberately chose restraint. He highlights that the response to the Pahalgam attack was 'calibrated' and 'measured', ensuring no civilians were harmed while targeting terror camps inside Pakistan. India Today's Shivani Sharma provides details on the Minister's message, noting the operation was a reply to Pakistan's misadventure.

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