
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh (centre), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi (left) and Commander-in-Chief Northern Command General Pratik Sharma during the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj on Monday, May 4, 2026. | Photo credit: PTI
Days before the first anniversary Operation SindoorDefense Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday (May 4, 2026) described it as a “unique” example of how the Indian military has used advanced technology to deliver a decisive blow to terror groups and their “patrons”.
Event resolution v Uttar Pradesh‘s Prayagraj, Mr. Singh stressed that while the armed forces “showed patience”, they were clinical in destroying terrorist infrastructure. He added that the operation served as a global reminder of the capabilities of the Indian Army.
Published – May 4, 2026 11:46 AM IST





