India, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday used his Independence Day address from the Red Fort to laud the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, saying the mission struck "deep into Pakistani territory" and delivered a strong message to the country's adversaries.

"I salute the valour of our bravehearts. Through Operation Sindoor, our soldiers have responded with a force beyond the enemy's imagination. On April 22, terrorists from across the border targeted and killed innocent civilians after asking their religion. The entire nation was enraged," PM Narendra Modi said while speaking on India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

"Destruction inflicted by our armed forces in Pakistan was so widespread, new r...