Jodhpur, Aug. 26 -- Stressing that India does not discriminate on the basis of caste and religion, Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that the Indian Armed Forces took action against those who provided shelter to terrorists who killed innocent people in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, . "People in border areas had provided full support to the Armed Forces during the operation, which proved that the security of the nation is not just the responsibility of the government or the military, but of every citizen," Singh said during the inauguration of a Defence and Sports Academy in Jodhpur. He emphasised that the country can overcome any difficulty and emerge stronger if citizens, especially the youth, remain aware and dedicated towards their duties. Commending the zeal and determination shown by the youth during Operation Sindoor, he recalled how the Indian Armed Forces gave a befitting reply to the cowardly terror attack in Pahalgam and achieved the set goals with precision. Underscoring the importance of initiatives such as the Defence & Sports Academy, he asserted that the amalgamation of defence, education and sports is crucial to building a secure and strong nation. "Education provides knowledge while defence ensures security. Qualities like perseverance, discipline, patience and determination are as important to a soldier as they are to a sportsperson. Students who are products of this confluence of defence, education and sports can make the country proud both at national and international levels," the minister added....