Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed on Monday that Pakistan reached out to India for a ceasefire after suffering significant losses during Operation Sindoor, which resulted in the destruction of several of Pakistan's military sites and airbases. Modi, addressing the nation, shared that India's strategic airstrikes had a profound impact, targeting key terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan.

PM Modi explained that India’s missile and drone strikes were not only aimed at terrorist organisations’ buildings but also shook the very morale of Pakistan’s military. He specifically highlighted the terrorist hubs in Pakistan, including Bhawalpur and Muridke, which he described as “universities of global terrorism.” Modi emphasised that some of the most devastating terrorist attacks in the world, including the 9/11 attacks and major incidents in India, are connected to these terrorist strongholds.

India’s airstrikes targeted 11 airbases in Pakistan, including high-value military sites such as Nur Khan, Rafiqui, Murid, Sukkur, and Sialkot. The operation was swift and precise, delivering a powerful message that India was serious about its security and retaliatory measures. The attacks were completed in under three hours, sending a clear signal to Pakistan that India was ready to escalate the conflict if necessary.

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Pakistan’s Swift Response: Seeking Ceasefire

In the aftermath of the strikes, Pakistan quickly moved to seek a ceasefire. This development came after India demonstrated its overwhelming military capability. There was no need for third-party mediation in this case, as India made it clear that it was prepared to handle the situation independently. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly contacted Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to inform him that Pakistan had understood the severity of the situation after the missile strikes.

This direct communication contradicted US President Donald Trump’s earlier claims that the United States played a significant role in brokering peace between India and Pakistan. Trump had suggested that his trade leverage helped persuade both nations to de-escalate. Indian sources quickly clarified that India did not seek any foreign intervention, reaffirming its stance on handling the Kashmir issue on its own terms.

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