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Omar Abdullah Backs Operation Sindoor, Blames Pakistan for Escalation
Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam massacre and subsequent military escalation, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has come out in strong support of the Indian armed forces and their ongoing retaliatory campaign, Operation Sindoor.
Reacting to Pakistan’s use of drones to target civilian areas in Jammu, Abdullah condemned the cross-border aggression as “shocking and unprecedented,” drawing comparisons to Pakistan’s hostility following the 1971 war. He noted that several locations in Jammu and Kashmir were attacked, but the Indian defense forces responded swiftly and effectively, neutralising the threat and preventing further casualties.
“Pakistan’s recent actions of targeting civilians in Jammu using drones were both shocking and unprecedented, reminiscent of the aggression seen after the 1971 war. However, our Indian defense forces swiftly and effectively neutralised the threat. Several areas in Jammu and Kashmir were targeted, but Pakistan’s efforts were thwarted by our forces,” Abdullah said.
Omar Abdullah on Operation Sindoor
Backing the Indian military’s retaliatory strikes under Operation Sindoor, the J&K Chief Minister emphasized that the current situation was not initiated by India. He placed the blame squarely on Pakistan for triggering the latest round of violence, referring to the terror attack in Pahalgam that killed dozens of civilians.
“It is important to understand that these situations are not of India’s choosing. The cycle of violence began with Pakistan’s attack in Pahalgam, where innocent lives were targeted,” he asserted.
Abdullah further appealed to Pakistan to de-escalate and restore peace in the region, stating that it is now Islamabad’s responsibility to “choose peace and ensure the safety of civilians on both sides of the border.”
Strong Regional Message
The remarks from a prominent regional leader like Omar Abdullah carry weight, especially given Jammu and Kashmir’s central position in the ongoing conflict. His statement reinforces the national narrative that India’s actions have been defensive and focused on neutralising terror threats, rather than escalating tensions unprovoked.
As Operation Sindoor continues with precision strikes across terror strongholds in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the political support from leaders like Abdullah adds legitimacy and national coherence to India’s counterterrorism campaign. His comments serve as a clear reminder that the onus of peace lies not on India, but on Pakistan’s willingness to stop exporting terror across the border.
