Gorakhpur, Sept. 5 -- Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan stated that air power was "necessary" to strike terrorist camps in Pakistan's Bahawalpur and Muridke during Operation Sindoor, which was made possible due to being given "full operational freedom" and clear directions by the Central government.

"After the Pahalgam terror attack happened, we already had enhanced precision strike capabilities. When we discussed with the political leadership, it was decided that by only using drones and loitering munitions, we will not be able to achieve the political objectives. To destroy terrorist camps in Bahawalpur and Muridke, it was necessary to use air power, that is why we had to do little bit of changes in our plans," CDS General Ch...