India, Dec. 19 -- Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's high-impact military capability, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday as he commended the Indian Air Force for its handling of Pakistan's "irresponsible reaction" after it hit several terror targets.

In an address to top commanders of the IAF, he described the IAF as a technologically advanced, operationally agile, strategically confident and future-oriented force which is safeguarding national interests amid the constantly-evolving geopolitical environment. Rajnath Singh praised the courage, speed and precision with which the IAF destroyed the terror camps during the operation.

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