'Picture abhi baki hai': Former Indian Army chief Naravane as India strikes Pakistan. Is more attacks being planned?
India attacks Pakistan Terror Locations
Retired Army chief backs strike, says 'more to come'
— ManojNaravane (@ManojNaravane)
Pahalgam attack left 26 dead, mostly tourists from Gujarat
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India launched a targeted military strike across the Line of Control (LoC) on Monday night, days after 26 Indian tourists were killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last month. The Indian and Pakistan governments confirmed the strike was aimed at camps linked to the group suspected to have planned the attack.The Indian Army said it carried out the strike based on 'credible intelligence' inputs. Officials said the operation was limited to 'precision targets' inside Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and was completed without any reported Indian casualties. Defence sources said the strike was not meant as a full-scale escalation but to send a strong message.Former Indian Army chief General (Retd.) Manoj Naravane reacted to the strike by stating, 'Abhi picture baki hai,' a Hindi phrase meaning 'the story isn't over yet.' He said India has the capacity to respond strongly and will act when necessary. Naravane added that this strike was 'a step' and not the 'final response.'The Pahalgam terror attack on April 27 killed 26 people, most were tourists visiting the region during a long weekend. The attack was carried out using explosives on a bus, followed by gunfire. No group claimed responsibility, but Indian agencies have linked the planning to terror networks across the border.Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday said intelligence inputs have flagged the possibility of further terror attacks on Indian soil. "Our intelligence agencies monitoring terrorist activities have indicated that there could be more attacks on India, and it was felt essential to both stop and tackle them," Misri said while addressing a government press briefing on Operation Sindoor Strategic experts said Monday night's operation reflects India's continued approach of targeted response to cross-border attacks, similar to its strikes after the 2016 Uri attack and 2019 Pulwama incident. The strikes indicate India's policy of using measured force to deter terror activities without triggering a full-scale conflict.Opposition leaders welcomed the Army's action but called on the government to provide an all-party briefing. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said national security issues should be above politics and demanded transparency. Other parties urged for careful handling to avoid escalation.Social media saw a wave of support for the Indian Army. Hashtags related to the strike trended online. Many users quoted Naravane's 'Abhi picture baki hai' remark as a sign of ongoing resolve. Some citizens, however, expressed concern about the risk of further escalation.Security agencies remain on high alert, especially in Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said India will continue to monitor Pakistan's response. Meanwhile, diplomatic channels have been activated to prevent tensions from rising further.
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