Pahalgam, July 2 -- In a strong display of faith and resilience, a group of Amarnath pilgrims from Gujarat arriving at Nunwan base camp here installed a banner on their vehicle praising the success of "Operation Sindoor"-a counter-terror operation launched in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

The banner, displayed on their vehicle read: "Operation Sindoor: A Message of Strength and Resolve." The group said it was their way of thanking the PM Modi led Government and security forces for ensuring the safety of the pilgrims.

Talking to reporters, Mukesh, a devotee from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, said: "The Pahalgam terror attack was aimed at spreading fear among devotees, but the launch of Operation Sindoor has sent a strong mess...