CW: The key word here is “per sources,” hence the ambiguity.
While the opposition extended full support to the government over Operation Sindoor, which decimated 9 terror camps in Pakistan, a few deets have been missing, especially the most important one—how many terrorists were killed? As per the sources during the recently held all-party meeting, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh claimed that 100 terrorists were neutralized by the military action. Per reports, the government does not wish to further escalate unless Pakistan engages in provocative actions.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the opposition remained cordial and did not engage in bickering during the brief. Speaking with the reporters, Congress veteran Mallikarjun Kharge remarked that the government stated some information needs to be confidential. Kharge added that the opposition is on the same page as the government.
Operation Sindoor was a calibrated 25-minute surgical strike that destroyed 9 terror camps using precision weaponry, including the SCALP missiles and HAMMER bombs. The operation was carried out to avenge the massacre of 26 tourists in Pahalgam by the hands of terrorists who spared the women while shooting the men.
#OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/SJfcDBuEvd— NDTV (@ndtv) May 8, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tells all-party meeting that at least 100 terr**orists ki*lled in Indian strikes under Op Sindoor: Sources pic.twitter.com/XC63tTl6gT— Morning Kashmir (@morningkashmirX) May 8, 2025
STORY | At least 100 terrorists killed in Indian strikes under Operation Sindoor: Rajnath SinghREAD:
(PTI Photo) pic.twitter.com/TLrvVGs85w— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 8, 2025
The government has stated that over 100 terrorists were killed in #OperationSindoor, and the count is still ongoing. The government also mentioned that Operation Sindoor is still underway, making it difficult to provide an exact number. Additionally, the government said that… pic.twitter.com/q1kme1vT68— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025
Reactions poured in, with netizens demanding concrete proof of the kill, along with names and terror outfits. One user online remarked, “Itna exaggerate nahi karna tha! Ab operation Sindoor ko vote bank ke liye use kar rahe politicians.” “Zyada bol diye,” jibed another. Yet another user quipped, “Here goes the barrage of lies and grandstanding after zero accountability for the 28 + 20 deaths in Poonch.” One more user questioned,
“Why was this number not shared in the defence briefing?”
Meanwhile, the internet demanded action on Pakistan’s cross-border shelling in Poonch that killed 15 civilians, including 4 children. “Is this not provocative enough?” the internet asked.
Itna exaggerate nahi karna tha !
Ab operation Sindoor ko vote bank ke liye use kar rahe politicians 😂 https://t.co/l1DOhCN2J8— Rajveer (@Rajveerkap) May 8, 2025
Zyada bol diye— Debendra Satapathy (@realDebendra) May 8, 2025
Here goes the barage of lies and grand standing after zero accountability for the 28 + 20 deaths in Poonch— Ragini (@shalongUBX) May 8, 2025
pic.twitter.com/BeNBODu0bT— H0rnyHav0c (@GalOutOfControl) May 8, 2025
Why was this number not shared in the defence briefing....— vikash Shukla (@gnr466) May 8, 2025
Th killing of civilians in Poonch is not provocative action enough what more does goi want ? shameful indeed! These govt sources shud stop fooling the citizens with bs like counting of killed terrorists is still on...the meek official briefing of operation was enough indication…— Pooh (@ThodaYehThodaWo) May 8, 2025
isn't the Poonch and LoC incident enough to take further action?— Harsh Patel (@Harshpatel1408) May 8, 2025
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Cover: Patrick Gawande / Mashable India
