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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
PM Modi meets Pahalgam terror attack victim's family members in Kanpur, consoles them
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met the family of Shubham Dwivedi, the Kanpur-based businessman who was among the 26 people killed in the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was held at the Air Force Station, Chakeri, as the prime minister offered condolences and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family. Shubham Dwivedi's parents, Sanjay and Seema, along with Shubham's wife Aishanya, were present during the meeting. Shubham and Aishanya were married on February 12 this year. Modi spent time with the family, acknowledged their pain and said the nation would forever honour the courage and sacrifice of Shubham. He reassured them of the government's support and shared their sorrow, stating that such acts of terrorism would not weaken the country's resolve. Following the interaction, Aishanya said, 'It felt as though someone had placed a hand over my head.' 'The prime minister spoke with great empathy and told me that the country is proud of Shubham. His sacrifice will not be forgotten.' She also said Modi reiterated the government's commitment to ongoing anti-terror operations and made clear that the fight against terrorism would continue with full force. Aishanya told the prime minister that the attack appeared intended to disrupt the improving situation in the valley. 'Things were getting better in Kashmir, and perhaps the attackers came to undo that progress,' she said. 'They asked our religion before they shot. They wanted to divide us, to create hatred between Hindus and Muslims.' She added that Modi listened intently and responded with understanding. 'The pain was visible on his face,' she said. 'He also consoled my father-in-law, placing a hand on his shoulder.' Speaking after the meeting, Sanjay Dwivedi expressed gratitude for what he called the government's strong and timely response to the attack. 'We are grateful that the Prime minister took the time to meet us and expressed such deep sorrow,' he said. 'He promised that this fight against terrorism will continue until it is rooted out.' The meeting concluded with Modi assuring the family that he would meet them again soon. 'He said there was little time today, but he will come again. That gave us strength,' said Dwivedi.
India Today
07-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Connected with wives of those killed: J&K victim's wife on Op Sindoor name
The wife of Pahalgam attack victim Shubham Dwivedi, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, Aishanya spoke to India Today after India carried out Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. She said that when she checked the news and saw the name 'Operation Sindoor', she saw Shubham's photo and cried. "It's a very personal naming the operation 'Sindoor', whoever has named have personally connected with the wives of those 26 killed," she added. Aishanya said that she is not against any religion or country, but only against terrorism. She thanked the government, stating that India targeted nine terror camps and eliminated terrorists and those taking training there. India struck terror-linked locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir early on Wednesday.
NDTV
07-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
PM Modi Named India's Pahalgam Counterstrike Operation Sindoor: Sources
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose the name Operation Sindoor for India's counterstrike against terror bases in Pakistan in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, official sources have told news agency PTI. The name, Operation Sindoor, is heavy with symbolism. Hindu women put sindoor -- meaning vermilion -- on their head as a symbol of marriage. The Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 innocents were killed in cold blood, destroyed as many families. The victims were rounded up, asked their religion and shot dead in front of their wives and children. It is, therefore, fitting that the operation to avenge their deaths is named 'Sindoor'. An image put out by the Indian Army has Operation Sindoor written in block letters. One 'O' in Sindoor is a bowl of vermilion. Some of it has spilled over, symbolising the ruthlessness that snatched away the life partners of 25 women. The caption read: "Justice is served. Jai Hind." The Pahalgam terror attack crossed several red lines: tourists were targeted, people were asked their religion and shot dead in cold blood in front of their families. Visuals of Himanshi Narwal, a newly-married woman with her wedding chooda still on her hands, beside the body of Indian Navy officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal did the rounds on social media, plunging the nation into grief. Another visual showed Manjunath Rao's wife Pallavi, smiling in a video shot on a shikara the day before, helplessly asking for help after her husband was shot. From Shailesh Kalathiya's wife Shital to Bitan Adhikari's wife Sohini, Shubham Dwivedi's wife Aishanya to Santosh Jagdale's wife Pragati Jagdale, the tears of each woman who lost her partner in the attack made the nation cry. Operation Sindoor captures that. The bereaved families have welcomed India's response. "I want to thank Prime Minister Modi for avenging my husband's death. Our family had trust in him and he has kept our trust alive. This is the real tribute to my husband. Wherever my husband is, he will be at peace today," Aishanya said. In Pune, Sangita Ganbote, the wife of Kaustubh Ganbote, said the government has respected those who lost their husbands by naming the counterstrike Operation Sindoor. "I cannot forget that day. I cry every day. We were waiting for Prime Minister Modi to take such action, and he has given them a befitting reply. Terrorists should be eliminated," she said. Pragati Jagdale said, "It's a befitting reply after the way those terrorists erased the vermilion. On hearing the name of this operation, I had tears in my eyes. I sincerely thank the government." Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources said, monitored the attack late last night. After the Pahalgam attack, the Prime Minister had said those involved in carrying out and plotting it will get a punishment they cannot imagine. "From Kargil to Kanyakumari, there is grief and rage. This attack was not just on innocent tourists; the country's enemies have shown the audacity to attack India's soul," the Prime Minister said. "The time has come to raze whatever is left of the terror haven. The will of 140 crores will break the back of the masters of terror," he said. "I say to the whole world. India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth. India's spirit will never be broken by terrorism. Terrorism will not go unpunished. Every effort will be made to ensure that justice is done. The entire nation is firm in this resolve. Everyone who believes in humanity is with us. I thank the people of various countries and their leaders who have stood with us in this time," he said.
NDTV
07-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Why India Named Its Pahalgam Counterstrike Operation Sindoor
New Delhi: They were rounded up, asked their religion and shot dead in cold blood in front of their wives and children. The Pahalgam killers widowed 25 women, one of them married just days ago. Fittingly, India has named its all-out strike against Pakistan-based terror sites Operation Sindoor. Sindoor in Hindi means vermilion, which Hindu women put on their head as a symbol of marriage. The name of the operation captures the loss of these women, whose partners were brutally killed in front of their eyes. An image put out by the Indian Army has Operation Sindoor written in block letters. One 'O' in Sindoor is a bowl of vermilion. Some of it has spilled over, symbolising the ruthlessness that snatched away the life partners of 25 women. The caption read: "Justice is served. Jai Hind." The Pahalgam terror attack was not just another strike. It crossed several red lines: tourists were targeted, people were asked their religion and shot dead in cold blood in front of their familie. Visuals of Himanshi Narwal, a newly-married woman with her wedding chooda still on her hands, beside the body of Indian Navy officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal did the rounds on social media, plunging the nation into grief. Another visual showed Manjunath Rao's wife Pallavi, smiling in a video shot on a shikara the day before, helplessly asking for help after her husband was shot. From Shailesh Kalathiya's wife Shital to Bitan Adhikari's wife Sohini, Shubham Dwivedi's wife Aishanya to Santosh Jagdale's wife Pragati Jagdale, the tears of each woman who lost her partner in the attack made the nation cry. Operation Sindoor captures all of that. "I want to thank Prime Minister Modi for avenging my husband's death. Our family had trust in him and he has kept our trust alive. This is the real tribute to my husband. Wherever my husband is, he will be at peace today," Aishanya said as news of India's response came in. In Pune, Sangita Ganbote, the wife of Kaustubh Ganbote, said the government has respected those who lost their husbands by naming the counterstrike Operation Sindoor. "I cannot forget that day. I cry every day. We were waiting for Prime Minister Modi to take such action, and he has given them a befitting reply. Terrorists should be eliminated," she said. Pragati Jagdale said, "It's a befitting reply after the way those terrorists erased the vermilion. On hearing the name of this operation, I got tears in my eyes. I sincerely thank the government." This is the first time since the 1971 War that India has launched a combined tri-series operation. The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force conducted precision strikes at 1.44 am on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir in response. Sources have told NDTV that Prime Minister Narendra Modi constantly monitored the operation. The Prime Minister had earlier warned that those behind the Pahalgam attack would "get a punishment they cannot imagine". "From Kargil to Kanyakumari, there is grief and rage. This attack was not just on innocent tourists; the country's enemies have shown the audacity to attack India's soul," he had said. India has struck terror bases in Pakistan and PoK, including the headquarters of the banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba. The Resistance Front, a proxy of Lashkar, had claimed responsibility for the attack. "Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution. We are living up to the commitment that those responsible for this attack will be held responsible," India said in a statement. Pakistan retaliated with cross-border firing and artillery shelling at Indian villages along the Line of Control, killing three civilians. Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary, Director General of ISPR, said India struck sites in Kotli, Muridke, Bahawalpur, Chak Amru, Bhimber, Gulpur, Sialkot and two sites in Muzaffarabad. Sialkot, Bahawalpur, Chak Amru and Muridke are located across the international border and the rest across the Line of Control in PoK. Muridke is where the headquarters of the Hafiz Seed-led Lashkar-e-Taiba are located. Bahalwapur, on the other hand, is in Pakistan's Punjab province and is the base of Jaish-e-Mohammad. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" on his X handle. Minutes after India announced that it conducted the strikes, the Indian Army posted on X and said, "Justice is served. Jai Hind." Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said, "Pakistan has every right to respond forcefully to this act of war imposed by India, and a forceful response is being given."
India Today
07-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Felt personal connect: J&K victim's wife on 'Operation Sindoor' codename
"I'm very grateful", said Aishanya Dwivedi, the widow of Shubham Dwivedi, one of the 26 victims shot dead at point-blank range by terrorists on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. Her reaction was to the codename 'Operation Sindoor', which was launched jointly by the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force in retaliation to the brutal attack, one of the worst in Kashmir's history. Speaking to India Today TV, Aishanya said the name of the operation made her "feel a personal connect". "The moment I read the name 'Operation Sindoor', I saw Shubham's photo and I was crying. With the name, the government has connected to us (the women whose husbands were killed in the Pahalgam attack) on a personel level. And on some level, we feel that this was a revenge taken on our behalf," she said, adding that she is "very satisfied" with India's response to the massacre. With folded hands, Aishanya said "thank you so much" as she spoke about how the Indian strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir meant the end of aspiring terrorists. "I feel proud to be an Indian," she told India Today TV. The precision strikes, announced at a 2 am statement, killed more than 80 terrorists at the nine terror camps, top security sources confirmed to India Today. The camps were linked to terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizbul Mujahideen.
