BHUJ, May 16: In a stern message to Pakistan, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday declared that Operation Sindoor was “just a trailer,” and more could follow if Pakistan’s conduct doesn’t improve. Addressing Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel at the Bhuj Air Base, Singh said, “Operation Sindoor is not over yet. Whatever happened was just a trailer. When the right time comes, we will show the full picture to the world.”
The Defence Minister emphasized that Pakistan has been put “on probation,” warning that the country would face the “strictest punishment” if its behaviour does not change.
Singh lauded the IAF’s precision and speed during Operation Sindoor, asserting that the operation highlighted India’s military strength to the global community. “You have made the entire nation believe that ‘Naya Bharat ab sahan nahi karta, balki wah palat kar jawab deta hai’. I can say all I want but my words would fail to assess your actions. On behalf of a grateful nation, I extend my gratitude to you once again,” he said.
The Defence Minister praised the Air Force’s successful destruction of nine terrorist camps on Pakistani soil and the subsequent strikes on several enemy air bases. “During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force displayed not just their might but also proved to the world that now India’s war policy and technology have changed,” Singh noted.
Operation Sindoor followed a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. In retaliation, Indian forces launched precision strikes between May 6 and 10, targeting terror camps and military installations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Notably, IAF destroyed enemy bases in Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Chunian.
Speaking on the effectiveness of the IAF, Singh said, “Our Air Force is such a sky force which has touched the zenith of the sky through its valour and bravery. I would also like to thank Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, his efforts, his entire team and all his jawans. This is no small thing that our Air Force can reach every corner of Pakistan and this has been proven in every manner.”
He further emphasized Pakistan’s acknowledgment of India’s firepower, particularly the Made-in-India BrahMos missile. “There is an old saying in our country, ‘Din mein taare dekhna.’ Made in India BrahMos missile showed ‘raat ke andhere mein din ka ujala’ to Pakistan,” Singh said.
In a comment that drew loud applause, Singh added, “Jitni der mein nashta paani hota hai, utni der mein aapne dushmano ko nipta diya (In the time it takes to have breakfast, you dealt with the enemies).”
He concluded his address with high praise for the Armed Forces, stating, “You dropped missiles by going to the land of enemies. Its echo did not remain restricted just to the borders of India, the entire world heard it. That echo wasn’t just of missiles but also of your valour and the bravery of jawans of the Indian Armed Forces.”
As chants of ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ and ‘Jo Bole So Nihal’ echoed at the Bhuj Air Base, Singh affirmed, “Whatever you did during Operation Sindoor, has made all Indians proud – whether they are in India or abroad. Just 23 minutes were enough for the Indian Air Force to crush terrorism being nurtured in Pakistan.”
