Guwahati, May 12 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked the Indian Army for killing over 100 terrorists in the strikes conducted under Operation Sindoor and said that if Pakistan violates the cessation of hostilities, Indian forces will give a "befitting reply" to them.

"DGMO explained all the strikes Indian armed forces did in Pakistan... No country has ever killed over 100 militants in another country. Prime Minister gave out a message to the world that wherever the terrorists are, we will kill every one of them, no matter where they hide," Assam CM said, addressing a press conference on Sunday.

"Today, the Prime Minister kept his word. I thank the Prime Minister and the Indian army. For the first time, India killed over ...