Aarti, the daughter of N. Ramachandran—a Malayali man killed in the brutal Pahalgam terrorist attack—has spoken out with deep emotion and quiet strength, expressing her pride and support for India’s decisive response through Operation Sindoor. For her, the military operation is not just a matter of national security, but a deeply personal reckoning—a message carved in fire and steel to those who tore her world apart.
Aarti says that while her father’s life was taken by the cruel hands of terror, India’s action has offered a sense of justice. “The loss we’ve suffered can never be reversed,” she said, her voice heavy with grief yet steady with resolve, “but when I heard about the strike, for the first time, I felt a small measure of peace. This is not just retaliation—it’s a message that India will not stay silent while its people are slaughtered.”
Her words carried a powerful symbolism as she reflected on the name of the operation. “‘Sindoor’—it couldn’t have been more fitting. The sindoor on my mother’s forehead was wiped away the day my father was killed. This operation is a tribute to that loss. It is an answer to the heartbreak that fell on our family and many others like us.”
Aarti also emphasized that ordinary citizens, like her family, often feel helpless in the face of terrorism. “Terrorists attack without warning, and there is nothing we can do to stop it. We cry, we bury our dead, and we are told to move on. But now, for once, I feel the country has spoken on behalf of the voiceless victims. We were attacked on our own soil, and India replied with dignity and force. I am proud to be Indian.”
Gratitude laced her statement as she thanked the Indian armed forces, the Prime Minister, and everyone involved in the planning and execution of Operation Sindoor. “To those who stood behind this mission—from the command room to the frontlines—I thank you. You didn’t just strike at terror camps. You struck for all the families who will never be the same again.”
With a heart full of loss, but also national pride, Aarti's message echoes the sentiments of a grieving yet unbroken nation—one that refuses to bow before terror and instead, responds with courage, precision, and the spirit of justice.