New Delhi (NVI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today reminded Pakistan of the Balakot air strikes as he spoke about the neighbouring country’s continuous “nefarious activities”, including the proxy war through terrorism, after losing four wars.
“In the western sector, our neighbour Pakistan keeps on indulging in nefarious activities on the border. Even after losing 4 wars, they are still carrying out proxy war (against India) through terror,” he said while addressing Air Force Academy graduation ceremony in Hyderabad.
He hailed the security forces for countering these attempts by Pakistan.
“Our security forces, police and army are fighting the terrorists with utmost vigilance….They are combating terrorism not only at the home turf but also beyond the border,” the Defence Minister said.
Talking about the glorious history of IAF and its exemplary role during wars and other operations, Singh said, “It has always displayed gallantry. From the Battle of Longewala in 1971 to the recent Balakot airstrikes, all the episodes will be considered as golden chapters in our country’s history.”
He referred to the air strike at a major training camp of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Balkot in Pakistan on February 26 last year and said, “The IAF did an effective job and made the world realise the country’s potential and its resolve against terrorism.”
The air strike was carried out in retaliation to a ghastly terror attack by JeM in Pulwama in Kashmir in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed in a gruesome manner.
