Families of Pahalgam Terror Victims Laud 'Operation Sindoor' as 'Befitting Reply'
The families of the 26 individuals killed in the April 22nd terrorist attack in Pahalgam have expressed profound relief and strong support for "Operation Sindoor." Univocally lauded the retaliatory strikes conducted by Indian armed forces against nine alleged terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday, May 7th. Many, particularly the women widowed by the attack, found deep significance in the operation's codename.
Sentiments of Justice and Gratitude
Across India, relatives of the victims conveyed that the military action brought a measure of solace and a sense of justice. Priya Darshani Acharya from Odisha, who lost her husband Prashant Satpathy, stated she was "elated" and thanked the government, remarking that terrorists would now "understand the value of a human life." Similarly, Ashanya Dwivedi, wife of Shubham Dwivedi, expressed her gratitude for what she termed "revenge for my husband's death," adding her belief that Prime Minister Modi would continue efforts to eliminate terrorism.
The families of Samir Guha and Bitan Adhikary from West Bengal also voiced satisfaction, calling the strikes a "step towards justice" and urging continued action until terrorism is eradicated from the region. Asha Narwal, mother of Navy officer Lt Vinay Narwal who was killed in Pahalgam, said their entire family and the nation stand with the government, asserting that the martyrs have "got justice." Bharath Bhushan's father, Channaveerappa, from Bengaluru, also welcomed the strikes, calling it "good work" by the government.
Code name 'Operation Sindoor' was apt
The name chosen for the operation, 'Sindoor' (vermillion), held particular emotional weight for many. Pragati Jagdale, widow of Santosh Jagdale, conveyed, "On hearing the name of this operation, I got tears in my eyes... It's a befitting reply after the way those terrorists erased the vermilion of our daughters." Channaveerappa also found the name "correct because they have removed the tilak of many women."
The unified sentiment emerging from the families of the Pahalgam terror attack victims collectively had a deep appreciation for the government's decisive action. "Operation Sindoor," and its symbolic name, proved to have provided solace for those who lost their loved ones in the tragic attack.
