Indian armed forces struck at multiple air bases in Pakistan: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that Indian armed forces struck at multiple air bases in Pakistan on May 10 during Operation Sindoor. These air bases included Nur Khan Air Base (Rawalpindi), PAF Base Mushaf (Sargodha), Bholari Air Base, and PAF Base Shahbaz (Jacobabad).

"On 10th May, when the Indian Air Force struck hard at multiple airfields in Pakistan, Pakistan admitted defeat and offered to cease hostilities. This offer was accepted with the caveat that this Operation has only been paused. If any misadventure occurs from Pakistan's side in the future, this Operation will be resumed," said Singh during the discussion on India's response to Pahalgam terror attack in the Lok Sabha.

Singh further said that when looking to achieve something higher, focus must not remain on small issues.

"When the aim is to go higher, we should not pay attention to small issues because focusing on issues that remain comparatively small can divert attention from national security," Singh said.

"It is the job of the ruling side to work while keeping in mind the interests of the people, and the opposition's job is to question the government on issues concerning the public...There have been instances where the opposition has inquired about the number of our planes that fell. I don't think this question by the opposition correctly represents our national sentiment. They never asked us a single time how many planes of the enemy were destroyed by our armed forces," Singh added.

Additionally, the Minister said that the terrorist camps in Pakistan were destroyed during Operation Sindoor.

"If they want to pose questions, their question should be whether we destroyed the terrorist camps? The answer is yes. If you have a question to ask, ask this: Were any of our brave soldiers harmed in this operation? The answer is no, none of our soldiers were harmed. If you have a question to ask, ask whether terrorists who wiped the Sindoor off our sisters and daughters have been dealt with by our forces in Operation Sindoor, eliminating their masters? The answer is yes," Singh said.