One year after Pakistan conflict, Modi vows to ‘defeat terrorism’

On the completion of one year of the four-day clash with Pakistan, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the country is firm in its resolve to defeat terrorism.

The military operation began in April last year after gunmen attacked tourists near the resort town of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir, killing 26 people, mostly Hindu men.

At the time, India accused Pakistan of supporting the attackers, which Islamabad strongly denied.

This led to the worst conflict between India and Pakistan in decades. Four days of intense fighting resulted in military attacks from both sides and dozens of people were killed until a ceasefire was reached on 10 May.

On Thursday, Modi said in a post on Twitter that the operation demonstrated India’s “firm response to terrorism and unwavering commitment to safeguard national security”. He also highlighted the “courage, precision and resolve” of the Indian Armed Forces.

“Today, one year later, we remain as steadfast as ever in our resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem,” Modi wrote.

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Today marks one anniversary of the armed conflict between India and Pakistan.

According to New Delhi, the Indian military operation, codenamed Operation Sindoor, was launched in April 2025 in response to the Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 civilians.

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the country stands firm on its resolve to defeat terrorism.

Meanwhile, three people lost their lives in post-poll violence in West Bengal, while hundreds were arrested.

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