India’s Strike Shook Pakistan Into Global Pleas: Rajnath Singh on INS Vikrant

Goa, 30 May: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing naval personnel aboard India’s indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, declared that India’s recent military operation against Pakistan was so impactful that Islamabad resorted to seeking international intervention to stop India.

During his visit, Singh highlighted the success of Operation Sindoor, a precision military action carried out on 7 May targeting at least nine terrorist camps in Pakistan. The Defence Minister stated that in a remarkably short period, India not only destroyed terrorist bases but also dismantled Pakistan’s malicious intentions.

“Our strike was so powerful that Pakistan began pleading with the entire world to stop India,” Singh said, expressing pride while addressing naval warriors. He emphasized that as long as India’s maritime security remains in the hands of such committed forces, the nation’s sovereignty remains unshakable.

Accompanied by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and other senior officials, Singh affirmed India’s defensive resolve and offensive capabilities. “Pakistan must remember—our Navy may appear calm like the ocean, but it has the strength to unleash a tsunami when needed,” he warned.

‘Uproot Terrorism From Your Soil’

Reiterating India’s long-standing stance on cross-border terrorism, Singh called upon Pakistan to dismantle terrorist infrastructure operating within its borders. He urged the Pakistani government to extradite internationally designated terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar to India.

“Both are on India’s Most Wanted list and also designated by the United Nations. If Pakistan is genuinely interested in dialogue, it should begin by handing over these individuals so justice can prevail,” he asserted. Singh also referenced the recent extradition of Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, as a step forward.

Four Days of Cross-Border Engagement

The strike on 7 May, dubbed Operation Sindoor, came just two weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack. The ensuing military exchanges between India and Pakistan lasted four days, concluding with a mutual understanding to cease hostilities on 10 May.

As Singh addressed the brave men and women aboard INS Vikrant, his message was clear: India remains resolute in defending its sovereignty and will act decisively against terrorism, both at home and across the border.