In the aftermath of the Indian Army’s powerful airstrikes under ‘Operation Sindoor,’ targeting nine terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Saamana, the mouthpiece of the Shiv Sena (UBT), has issued a strongly worded editorial backing the military action and condemning Pakistan’s continued support of terrorism.
On the midnight of Tuesday, the Indian Army launched precision strikes on nine locations across PoK where intelligence reports confirmed active preparations for a terrorist strike against India. These strikes, carried out just fifteen days after the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 Indian women, were termed by Saamana as “retribution for innocent blood.”
Saamana noted that the Indian Army’s swift and decisive response through Operation Sindoor was not just a counter-terror measure, but a sacred duty fulfilled:
“By attacking Pakistan’s terror camps, the Army has avenged the 26 sisters who were killed in Pahalgam. In Hindu tradition, blessings and sanctity are sacred. When Pakistan-sponsored terrorists desecrated that sanctity, the flames of vengeance naturally reached the breeding grounds of terror.”
The editorial praised the Indian Army’s bravery, highlighting that all pilots and aircraft involved returned safely, symbolizing a clean, effective strike:
“The Indian Army struck deep into Pakistan’s heartland and returned without a scratch. This was justice served at Pakistan’s doorstep.”
Saamana did not hold back in accusing Pakistan of being a state that nurtures and shelters global terrorism.
“Why do Islamic terrorists from across the globe find refuge in Pakistan? This is a question the rulers of Pakistan cannot answer. Be it Osama bin Laden, who was eliminated by US forces in Abbottabad, or India’s most wanted like Maulana Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed, all find safe haven there.”
The commentary condemned Pakistan’s glorification of terrorists, noting that its ministers even suggested so-called “freedom fighters” were behind the Pahalgam attack.
“Pakistan was never a nation; it is a haven for fanatics born from religious hatred. Even after losing three wars to India, it refuses to learn.”
Referring to India’s spiritual legacy, the editorial emphasized that while India is a land of peace, it cannot stay silent when its innocents are slaughtered:
“India is the land of Buddha, but when innocents are killed, we must bow before Buddha and walk the path of war.”
Directing criticism at pacifists, the editorial added:
“Those who think war is a sin and peace is a virtue should see the devastated foreheads of the 26 women who died. That is why India had to act. Pakistan doesn’t have the courage to fight directly—it leans on China and terrorist proxies.”
The editorial also confirmed that a Chinese-made JF-17 fighter jet was shot down during the initial stages of Operation Sindoor, further exposing Pakistan’s military vulnerability.
Importantly, Saamana clarified that the current operation targeted only terror camps, not civilian areas or military bases, and stressed that the complete neutralization of figures like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar should be the Army’s objective.
“Masood Azhar’s relatives were reportedly killed, and tears flowed from his eyes. The souls of the Pahalgam victims must be blessing the Indian Army for this justice.”
In conclusion, Saamana issued a powerful call:
“Pakistan is no longer a country but a terrorist factory. It is not enough to destroy a few camps—this entire factory must be dismantled. The Indian Army has taken the first step. The nation salutes its valor. Salute to your bravery!”