Bhubaneswar, May 7: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Wednesday hailed the Indian armed forces following the successful airstrikes on specific targets of terrorists in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday.

Taking to X, the Chief Minister posted, "India stands united. Salute to our brave Armed Forces for the precision and resolve shown in #OperationSindoor. Every strike on terror is a message — we will not tolerate threats to our sovereignty."

India stands united. Salute to our brave Armed Forces for the precision and resolve shown in #OperationSindoor. Every strike on terror is a message — we will not tolerate threats to our sovereignty. #JaiHind #BharatMataKiJai#OperationSindoor#PahalgamTerrorAttack https://t.co/v35JfEr7NR — Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) May 7, 2025

"In our culture, 'sindoor' is not just a tradition but a symbol of sacrifice and resolve. The same sentiment is in the minds of our soldiers. India is no longer just defending -- but is resolutely moving to root out terrorism," added Majhi.

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singh Deo also hailed the Indian Armed Forces for the air strikes, saying that India remains steadfast in its resolve to safeguard the country.

"India stands firm in its commitment to sovereignty and security. I salute our brave Armed Forces for their precision and unwavering resolve in 'Operation Sindoor' -- a decisive strike against terror that sends a clear message: threats to our nation will never be tolerated. Their courage and sacrifice embody the spirit of a strong and united India. We remain steadfast in our mission to safeguard every inch of our motherland," said Singh Deo.

In a military operation following the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched 'Operation Sindoor', striking nine high-value terror targets deep inside Pakistani territory.

The operation targeted infrastructure linked to terror groups responsible for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to official statements, the nine targets included camps and logistical bases associated with terror groups operating from within Pakistan and PoK.

The Indian Army's spokesperson emphasised the precise nature of the strikes, stating, "Our actions have been focused and precise. We have only targeted terrorist camps from where attacks against India have been planned and executed."

The Army further clarified that the operation was non-escalatory in intent and execution, aiming strictly at dismantling terror infrastructure while sparing civilian, military, and economic structures in Pakistan.

"Justice is served. Jai Hind," the spokesperson added.

Indian intelligence agencies had earlier traced the Pahalgam attack to Pakistan-based groups, with The Resistance Front -- a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy -- claiming responsibility.

In response, India had vowed a decisive countermeasure, combining diplomatic pressure with military preparedness.

Operation Sindoor marks one of the most significant cross-border actions taken by India since the Balakot airstrikes in 2019.

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