New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the first anniversary of Operation SindoorHe said the military action against Pakistan reflected “India’s firm response to terrorism and unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security”.In a social media post on Twitter, PM Modi said the armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve and gave a befitting reply to those who dared to attack innocent Indians in Pahalgam. PM Modi said, “A year ago, our armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve during #OperationSindoor. They gave a befitting reply to those who dared to attack innocent Indians in Pahalgam. The entire nation salutes our forces for their bravery.”“Operation Sindoor reflected India’s resolute response against terrorism and unwavering commitment to safeguard national security. It also highlighted the professionalism, preparedness and coordinated strength of our armed forces. At the same time, it displayed the growing cohesion among our forces and underlined the strength that India’s quest for self-reliance in the defense sector has brought to our national security. Today, a year later, we stand firm as ever on our resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem Are determined.”Union Home Minister Amit Shah also lauded the armed forces and said that Operation Sindoor stands as an epoch-making mission of India that will always remind our enemies of the infallible firepower of our armed forces.Shah said, “Operation Sindoor stands out as an epoch-making mission of India that will always remind our enemies of the infallible firepower of our armed forces.”“History will remember it as a day of precise firepower of our armed forces, meticulous intelligence gathering of our agencies and strong political will coming together to destroy every trace of cross-border terror that dared to cast an evil shadow over our citizens in Pahalgam. This day will continue to bring the terrifying message to our enemies that no matter where they hide, they cannot escape. They are always within our sight and the fierce wrath of our firepower. On this day, I salute the unmatched bravery of our forces.”Read this also One year on from Operation Sindoor: A look at the mission that shook up the status quoEarlier in the day, several senior leaders, including PM Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, updated their official X profile pictures to commemorate the first anniversary of “Operation Sindoor”.The updated profile pictures prominently mention “Operation Sindoor”, indicating the remembrance of the operation and its significance for India.Read this also On completion of one year of Operation Sindoor, PM Modi, Jaishankar and other ministers changed profile pictures.On 7th May 2025 indian armed forces Attacked terrorist targets in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK).During the operation, India destroyed nine major terror launchpads linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen.Indian armed forces killed more than 100 terrorists during the operation.Pakistan responded with drone strikes and shelling, leading to a four-day standoff between the two neighbours. India retaliated and destroyed radar installations in Lahore and radar facilities near Gujranwala.Following heavy losses, Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) contacted the Indian DGMO and both sides agreed to a ceasefire on 10 May, ending hostilities.