Srinagar, May 7 -- Locals across Jammu and Kashmir have expressed strong support for the Indian Armed Forces after they conducted 'Operation Sindoor' against terrorist hideouts at nine locations deep inside Pakistan.

As news of the operation spread, the locals were seen raising slogans such as 'Indian Army Zindabad' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

Speaking to ANI, a local said, "We are very happy. We were all waiting for India's reply to Pakistan. This strike has happened with proof, and this time, no one is going to ask for any proof. We are standing with the Army."

Meanwhile, locals from Rajasthan's Barmer also expressed their happiness over Operation Sindoor.

Bhagirath Gosai, a local, asserted that it was essential to teach terrorists a ...