Pak’s complicity acquired uncovered after its officers attended funerals of terrorists: Pawar

He stated India has all the time championed peace, a stance repeatedly underlined by the prime minister and different leaders.

Nevertheless, he careworn that pre-emptive measures, that are at the moment being taken, grow to be vital when the protection of residents is at stake.

“Our armed forces are taking the mandatory precautions. After witnessing their efficiency, each Indian feels proud. Right now, the Indian defence forces are able to face any scenario,” he stated.

Referring to Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who’ve been briefing the media on Operation Sindoor, Pawar lauded the growing participation of girls within the armed forces, recalling a call taken throughout his tenure because the defence minister.

“After I was the defence minister, I had raised the difficulty of girls taking lead roles within the (armed) forces. Initially, all three service chiefs rejected the concept. However within the fourth assembly, I asserted that there needs to be no less than 9 per cent illustration of girls within the armed forces,” he stated.

Pawar stated of the 2 girls officers who’re briefing the nation on the scenario on the border, one belongs to the Muslim neighborhood. “This exhibits that individuals, no matter their religion, are prepared to make any sacrifice for the unity and integrity of our nation,” he stated.

Tensions have escalated after Indian armed forces early Wednesday carried out missile strikes on 9 terror targets in Pakistan and PoK, together with the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba’s base in Muridke, in retaliation for the Pahalgam assault.