Narendra Modi changes X display picture as Operation Sindoor marks one year: ‘India’s firm response against terrorism’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi changed his display picture on X on Thursday to mark one year of Operation Sindoor, India’s cross-border military offensive targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

The new display image features a black background with the words “Operation Sindoor” alongside the Indian national flag.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and the chiefs of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force also updated their profile pictures on the social media platform to commemorate the anniversary.

In a post on X, Modi praised the armed forces for carrying out what he described as precise strikes in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam.

“They gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. The entire nation salutes our forces for their valour,” Modi wrote.

“Operation Sindoor reflected India’s firm response against terrorism and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security,” he added.

The Indian Air Force also shared a commemorative video revisiting the operation and India’s strikes on terror infrastructure and Pakistani military assets during the escalation last year.

“Operation Sindoor, Justice served. Precise in action, eternal in memory—Operation Sindoor continues. India forgets nothing—India forgives nothing,” the Air Force posted on X.

Operation Sindoor was launched days after 26 civilians were killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam on May 7, 2025.

Shortly after midnight that day, the Indian Army announced the beginning of the operation targeting terror camps across the border.

According to official figures, more than 100 terrorists were killed in the strikes.

Among the nine targets hit by Indian forces were Sawai Nala Camp and Syedna Belal Camp in Muzaffarabad, along with Gulpur Camp, Abbas Camp, Barnala Camp, Sarjal Camp, Mehmoona Joya Camp, Markaz Taiba and Markaz Subhan in Bahawalpur.