Pakistan Admits Heavy Losses In Operation Sindoor, Awards Gallantry Medals To Soldiers, India’s Retaliation Confirmed

National News: In the fields of war and diplomacy, the truth is often hidden, but sometimes it comes out unintentionally. Pakistan's recent decision to award gallantry medals to 138 soldiers involved in Operation Sindoor reveals one such truth. It is a major confession for a country that denied its role in the Kargil War, refused to hand over the bodies of its martyred soldiers, and for years rejected allegations of exporting terrorism. This honors list not only cracks Pakistan's wall of denial but also confirms India's claims:Pakistan suffered heavy losses in India's military action.

Medals are not given without sacrifice. Pakistan's awarding of 138 soldiers is an indication that the actual losses were much higher. Pakistan admitted to the death of 453 soldiers in the Kargil War, while India estimated the number to be close to 4,000. By the same logic, the 138 medals in Operation Sindoor point to the martyrdom of 500 to 1,000 soldiers in 36 hours of intense fighting. This is not just the story of a military operation but also a testimony to India's strategic prowess and decisive leadership.

Rahul Gandhi and the politics of evidence

Political debates in India often focus more on politics than facts. After the 2016 surgical strike and the 2019 Balakot airstrike, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded proof from the government. He questioned the actions of the Indian Army and allowed Pakistan's denial to resonate in India. Now, when Pakistan itself is admitting its heavy losses in Operation Sindoor, the question arises: will Rahul Gandhi seek proof from Islamabad as well?

Will he ask Pakistan to release the names, coffins, and documents of its martyrs? Or is his suspicion limited only to the Indian Army? This time the proof is not coming from New Delhi, but from Islamabad. Pakistan has admitted that its losses in Operation Sindoor are much more than it has admitted. This is not just a matter of numbers but a historic turning point, which proves that India now responds to terrorism decisively and effectively.

From 26/11 to Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor is a response to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, the 2001 Parliament attack, and the countless terrorist attacks that took place during the UPA regime. At that time, India's response was limited to diplomatic methods and international appeals. But now the situation has changed. Under the leadership of the Modi government, India has given a clear message that terrorism and separatism will not be tolerated. In Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army taught Pakistan such a lesson in just 36 hours that it will not forget for decades.

138 soldiers awarded gallantry medals

The recent award of gallantry medals by Pakistan to 138 soldiers involved in Operation Sindoor brings out a big truth. This decision belies Pakistan's long denial and confirms India's claims that Pakistan suffered heavy military losses in Operation Sindoor. Gallantry medals are not awarded without sacrifice. If Pakistan has awarded 138 soldiers, it indicates that the actual losses in the battle could be many times more.

While Pakistan admitted the death of only 453 soldiers in Kargil, according to India the figure was as high as 4,000. Similarly, gallantry medals in Pakistan indicate the death of hundreds of soldiers in the 36-hour battle. This is a testimony to India's military might and sharp strategic decisions.

Pakistan Honors Separatist Syed Geelani

Pakistan has posthumously awarded the highest civilian honor to Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the separatist leader who instigated violence in Kashmir, at the same time that it was giving gallantry medals to its soldiers. Geelani was given government security and facilities during the UPA regime even though he was the face of anti-India propaganda.

The move is reminiscent of the Congress policies that allowed separatism to flourish instead of crushing it. In contrast, the Modi government has taken a tough stand against terrorism and separatism.

Modi’s India, Strong Retaliatory Strikes

From Vajpayee's Kargil to Modi's Operation Sindoor, India has shown its strength under firm leadership. In Kargil, Pakistan's denial collapsed under the weight of its soldiers' graves. In Operation Sindoor, history repeated itself. Pakistan had to accept its losses once again. In contrast, during the ten years of UPA rule, India saw a series of terror attacks in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Pune, but no concrete response was given. Today, Modi's India not only responds but also ensures that the enemy pays a heavy price for its actions.