Why is the code name for India's attack on Pakistan 'Operation Sindoor'?
The recent Indian military operation, 'Operation Sindoor', is not just a tactical strike against terrorists on Pakistani soil, but also a cultural and emotional response. India named the operation 'Sindoor' – a symbol of life, like the vermilion of a Hindu married woman – as a tribute to the Indian tourists killed in a religiously motivated attack in Kashmir and to convey a message of resistance. The name and the operation are a combined expression of India's identity, emotions and defense strategy.
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