Sindhudurg ( Maharashtra )[India], May 12 (ANI): As tensions continue to rise between India and Pakistan, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde indicated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Armed Forces (IAF) are providing an appropriate reply to Pakistan.
Shinde made these comments following the aarti during the ceremony. Chhatrapati Shivaji The statue of Maharaj in Rajkot alongside Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
"We conducted the puja at Chhatrapati Shivaji The statue of Maharaj; it will inspire everyone who visits it. It serves as a symbol of pride and valor. Maharashtra PM Modi officially unveiled the previous statue at this location. Both the Prime Minister and our Armed Forces are providing an appropriate response to Pakistan, aligning with the nation's ideological stance. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj," Shinde told ANI.
At the event, CM Fadnavis addressed the security measures being implemented. Maharashtra In light of the strains between India and Pakistan, it was mentioned that the protocols outlined in the military manual were being adhered to, with instructions issued to all district administrations to ensure proper preparations were made as required.
“We have conducted a comprehensive security assessment… I have talked about security measures with Shinde and other officials at the state level… We are adhering to the protocols outlined in the War Book and implementing all necessary security preparations… Consequently, we have directed all district administrations to ensure every arrangement is in place,” he stated.
On May 7, the Indian Armed Forces initiated Operation Sindoor with the aim of striking nine terrorist locations in Pakistan and Pakistani-controlled Jammu and Kashmir (PoK).
Operation Sindoor was carried out as retaliation following the terrorist assault in Pahalgam on April 22.
On Sunday, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, stated that the conflicts between India and Pakistan over the past three to four days have been as intense as a full-scale war.
He honored five deceased soldiers from the military and civilians who perished because of shelling from Pakistan over the Line of Control (LoC).
He stated that the Pakistan Army could potentially be engaged in infiltrations across the Line of Control with the aim of causing damage to army outposts.
"The events unfolding over the past 3 to 4 days are nothing short of warfare. Typically, the airforces of these nations wouldn’t engage in aerial attacks against one another. Usually, infiltrations occurring across the Line of Control involve terrorist groups rather than military operations. Our intelligence indicates that the Pakistani army might be participating in such cross-border incursions aimed at threatening our outposts," stated Ghai during a press conference held locally.
"I pay my solemn homage to my five fallen colleagues and brothers from the armed forces and civilians who tragically lost their lives in Operation Sindoor. Our hearts go out to the bereaved families...Their sacrifices shall always be remembered," he added.
The DGMO cautioned that India has shown significant restraint while concentrating solely on measures that do not escalate tensions. Any challenge to the nation's sovereignty will be confronted with strong resolve. (ANI)
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