Pak Invited Retaliation by Supporting Terror Camps: IAF on Operation Sindoor

Highlighting the "strong ties" between Pakistan-harbored terrorists and its military, Director General of Air Operations Air Marshal A K Bharti on Monday said it was unfortunate the Pakistani military chose to side with terrorists, thus meriting a strong response from the Indian side.

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Addressing a media briefing here, Bharti, while talking about Operation Sindoor, said it was always aimed at the terrorists' infrastructure in Pakistan. "Our fight was with the terrorists and their infrastructure, and not Pakistan's military. That's why we struck only terror camps on May 7. It is a pity that Pakistan's military chose to bat for the terrorists and made it their own fight. That's why our retaliation was necessary. They are themselves responsible for their losses," he said.

Stating that all of India's military bases and airfields, and systems continue to remain fully operational, Bharti said they were ready to undertake any future missions should the need arise.