S Jaishankar Threatens Deep Response to Terror Attacks from Pakistan
"Jaishankar issues stern threat to terrorists, stating they will match their depth in Pakistan"
In a stern warning from Brussels, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reiterated that India will not shy away from striking back, regardless of the location, against future terrorist provocations from Pakistan.
Recent events between India and Pakistan have escalated dramatically after the Pahalgam terrorist attack and India's retaliatory operation, 'Operation Sindoor'. During an interview with POLITICO during his visit to Brussels for high-level trade talks with the European Union, Jaishankar criticized Pakistan for its extensive use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy.
The conflict between India and Pakistan, which resulted from Pakistan's failed drone and missile attack following the Indian military's operation against Pakistani and PoK terror infrastructure, came to a halt under a ceasefire agreement. 'Operation Sindoor' was India's response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack in which 26 people were killed by armed militants reportedly linked to Pakistan.
Engaging in a firm tone, Jaishankar emphasized that if terror targets are deep in Pakistan, India will go deep into Pakistan. He added that the fighting stopped on May 10, primarily due to the damage inflicted on the Pakistani Air Force by India's fighter planes and missiles.
Jaishankar claimed that images available on Google demonstrate the destroyed and disabled airfields on the Pakistani side, emphasizing the effectiveness of the Rafale and other systems used in the operation.
It's essential to note that tensions between India and Pakistan have persisted for decades, largely due to the contentious Kashmir issue and continued cross-border militancy. The current situation serves as a reminder of the volatile nature of South Asia and the need for international efforts to prevent further conflict.
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The recent escalation between India and Pakistan follows the Pahalgam terrorist attack and 'Operation Sindoor' launched by India on May 6-7, 2025. The conflict, marked by missile and drone exchanges, including strikes against sensitive military sites, lasted until a ceasefire was agreed upon on May 10, 2025. International attention and mediation played a significant role in bringing about the ceasefire. Despite the ceasefire, the risk of renewed escalation remains, especially over contested Kashmir and persistent militant activity.
- S Jaishankar, during his visit to Brussels for high-level trade talks with the European Union, discussed the recent escalation between India and Pakistan, which involves infrastructure like drones and missiles in the context of Pakistan's alleged terrorism policy.
- The General News of South Asia remains volatile, with cricket matches taking a backseat against war-and-conflicts, such as the recent escalation between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terrorist attack and India's operation, 'Operation Sindoor'.
- The politics surrounding India and Pakistan, particularly the contentious Kashmir issue, has been a longstanding concern, even influencing areas unrelated to infrastructure, such as trade talks in Europe, due to the persistent risk of renewed conflicts and militant activity.
