New Delhi, May 29 -- India could have inflicted more damage while retaliating to Pakistan's terror attacks with 'Operation Sindoor' but it exercised restraint, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday.

Addressing an event in the national capital. Singh said those residing in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) are India's own and one day, will surely return to the Indian mainstream.

Addressing the inaugural plenary of CII (Confederation of Indian Industry), Singh highlighted the success of Make in India campaign which proved to be important for both security and prosperity of India during 'Operation Sindoor'.

"Make in India is an essential component of India's National Security. If we did not have this capability, India's forces wou...