'Were The Terrorists Behind Pahalgam Caught?' Baghel Questions Govt Over Operation Sindoor

Bhupesh Baghel pointed out that 26 people were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack and raised questions about whether the 4–5 terrorists responsible for those killings had been caught or not.

On Monday, former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel questioned the government's claims on the success of the 'Operation'.

Source : ANI

In the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent Operation Sindoor, former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Monday questioned the government's claims on the success of the 'Operation'.

He pointed out that 26 people were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack and raised questions about whether the 4–5 terrorists responsible for those killings had been caught or not.

"26 people lost their lives, were those 4 or 5 terrorists caught? If they were not caught, then how can you say that Operation Sindoor was successful? Who is responsible for the lapse? People went to Kashmir on your (government's) assurance that everything is normal. People went there with their families and lost their loved ones," Bhupesh Baghel said, ANI reported.

#WATCH | Delhi: On #OperationSindoor, Former Chhattisgarh CM & Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel says, "26 people lost their lives, were those 4 or 5 terrorists caught? If they were not caught, then how can you say that Operation Sindoor was successful? Who is responsible for the… pic.twitter.com/MLJpQl5Ke9

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‘Operation Sindoor’: A Response To Pahalgam Terror Attack

Meanwhile, the Centre defended its response, stressing the importance of safeguarding national security and ensuring stability in the region. India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’, launched on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, represents a major step in the nation's counter-terrorism efforts, accomplishing key strategic goals and conveying a strong international message, as per the ANI.

The operation, which struck nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), not only served as retaliation but also signaled a shift in India’s anti-terror policy through a combination of military accuracy, strategic planning, and diplomatic outreach.

India carried out strikes on nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), hitting major operational hubs of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen.

The strikes reached deep into Pakistani territory, including Punjab province and high-risk zones like Bahawalpur, areas where even the US has previously avoided drone deployment.

The operation demonstrated India’s readiness to strike well beyond the Line of Control (LoC), making it clear that no region in Pakistan would remain a safe haven for terrorists or their enablers. By targeting both militants and their backers, India disrupted the long-standing sense of impunity among Pakistani elements involved in terrorism.