New Delhi, May 7 -- A name laden with symbolism and vengeance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi named India's retaliatory strike on terror bases in Pakistan 'Operation Sindoor', a name rich in symbolism and national sentiment. The mission was launched in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 civilians were brutally killed - an act that left dozens of families shattered.

The name 'Sindoor', meaning vermilion, holds deep cultural significance in India. It is worn by Hindu women as a mark of marriage - a symbol of love, commitment and continuity. The Pahalgam attack not only claimed innocent lives but also tore families apart, widowing many women and scarring their futures.

Eyewitness accounts revealed the gruesome natur...