Prime Minister Narendra Modi has named India's retaliatory mission against terror camps in Pakistan "Operation Sindoor," in response to the tragic Pahalgam attack, sources confirmed to PTI. The name carries profound symbolism, reflecting the deep emotional and cultural context of the attack. Sindoor, a vermilion powder traditionally worn by married Hindu women, represents the sanctity of marriage. In Pahalgam, the merciless killings of 26 innocent people, each of whom left behind grieving spouses and children, have made it a fitting tribute to those lost. The attackers coldly singled out victims based on their religion, executing them in front of their families. The operation's name—"Sindoor"—encapsulates this immense loss and pain.

The Indian Army's depiction of Operation Sindoor prominently features block letters, with one 'O' rendered as a bowl of vermilion, some of which spills over, symbolizing the brutal act that robbed 25 women of their husbands. The image is accompanied by a defiant message: "Justice is served. Jai Hind."

The Pahalgam massacre crossed multiple lines of humanity: innocent tourists were targeted, their religion was used to determine their fate, and families were torn apart as they watched loved ones being executed. Heart-wrenching images of the victims, like that of Himanshi Narwal, whose husband, Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, was killed while she still wore her wedding chooda, spread quickly across social media, intensifying national grief. Pallavi Rao, who had shared a joyful moment with her husband on a shikara just hours before his death, helplessly pleaded for help after he was shot. The anguish of wives like Shital Kalathiya, Sohini Adhikari, Aishanya Dwivedi, and Pragati Jagdale echoed the collective sorrow of the nation.

In the wake of the operation, the families of the victims expressed gratitude for India’s decisive action. Aishanya Dwivedi, wife of one of the deceased, expressed her relief: "I want to thank Prime Minister Modi for avenging my husband's death. Our family had trust in him, and he has honored that trust. This is the real tribute to my husband. Wherever he is, he will be at peace now."

Sangita Ganbote, whose husband Kaustubh was among the victims, echoed this sentiment, appreciating the symbolic weight of the operation’s name. "I cry every day, and we were waiting for such an action from the government. Terrorists should be eliminated," she said. Pragati Jagdale, whose husband Santosh was also killed, remarked, "The name of the operation brought tears to my eyes. It is the perfect response to the terrorists who erased our vermilion."

Sources close to the Prime Minister revealed that he closely monitored the situation throughout the night. After the attack, Modi vowed that those responsible would face consequences they could not imagine. "From Kargil to Kanyakumari, there is grief and rage. This attack was not just on innocent tourists; it was an attack on the soul of India," Modi said. "It’s time to dismantle what remains of this terror sanctuary. The will of 1.4 billion people will crush the terror masters."

The Prime Minister also made a resolute statement on India’s approach to combating terrorism: "I assure the world that India will track and punish every terrorist and their backers, wherever they may be. Terrorism will never go unpunished, and justice will be served. The spirit of India cannot be broken by terrorism. We stand firm in this resolve, and we are grateful to those around the world who support us."