India used BrahMos missiles during Operation Sindoor, reveals Yogi Adityanath

Confirming the usage of BrahMos missile during India's Operation Sindoor amid escalating border tensions, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that one should ask Pakistanis about the valour of the BrahMos missile. 

 

A missile booster's discovery near Bikaner in Rajasthan sparked speculation of India using BrahMos supersonic cruise missile during its recent retaliatory strikes against Pakistan.

 

Though the Indian government has not confirmed the use of BrahMos in Operation Sindoor, Adityanath's remarks in the recent event seems to confirm the usage of the missile. 

 

While speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow, Adityanath said, "What is the BrahMos missile? You have seen a glimpse of the valour of the BrahMos missile during Operation Sindoor. And if the glimpse was not visible, then ask Pakistanis about the strength of the missile." 

 

In its retaliatory strikes, India has targeted several strategic Pakistani military assets, including airbases at Rafiqui,  Nur Khan, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Murid and Chunian. Radar installations in Pasrur and Sialkot were also targeted by the Indian armed forces. 

 

While praising the Modi-led government and the armed forces personnel for the success of Operation Sindoor, Adityanath said, "It is necessary for any self-reliant country its goal on its own, instead of depending on other countries for its defence supplies." 

 

The chief minister said the Defence Manufacturing Corridor and the BrahMos missile are part of the target set for the country by Modi in 2014. 

 

"After the government was formed again at the Centre in 2019, Rajnath Singh, as the defence minister, organised the Defence Expo in Lucknow for the first time in 2020. He had also announced then that a production unit of BrahMos missiles will be set up in Lucknow," Adityanath said.

 

India's retaliatory strikes against Pakistan came following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. Since then border regions remained on high alert amid ceasefire violations. 

 

Pakistan's 'provocative' military actions along the border involving overnight drone and missile attacks were dealt with a 'proper' response from the Indian armed forces. Air defence systems were immediately activated, neutralising multiple airborne threats. 

 

The Indian Air Force on Sunday confirmed that Operation Sindoor is still ongoing even as both India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire a day earlier. 

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