We Did a Global Service by Destroying Bahawalpur & Muridke: EAM
In a recent statement in the Rajya Sabha, India’s Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, made a bold claim that his country had performed a “global service” by destroying two major Pakistani terror camps, Bahawalpur and Muridke, during Operation Sindoor on May 7. According to Jaishankar, the destruction of these camps was a significant achievement that earned global gratitude.
Bahawalpur and Muridke, two of the nine Pakistani terror camps targeted in the operation, were allegedly considered the biggest centers of terrorism globally for decades. The camps were said to be hubs for training and launching terrorist attacks against India and other countries. Jaishankar’s statement in the Rajya Sabha was met with a mix of reactions, with some hailing it as a major achievement for India’s national security and others questioning the veracity of the claim.
In his statement, Jaishankar highlighted the significance of the two camps, saying, “For decades, Bahawalpur and Muridke were considered the biggest centres of terrorism…globally. When we hit them, the whole world thanked us.” He went on to emphasize that the destruction of these camps was a major blow to global terrorism and a testament to India’s commitment to fighting terrorism.
The operation, code-named Sindoor, was a significant military operation conducted by the Indian Army on May 7, targeting nine Pakistani terror camps along the Line of Control (LoC). The operation was aimed at dismantling the terrorist infrastructure and disrupting the supply chain of weapons and ammunition to the camps. The Indian Army claimed to have destroyed the camps using precision-guided munitions and precision-guided missiles, with minimal civilian casualties.
The destruction of Bahawalpur and Muridke, in particular, was seen as a major achievement for India, as these camps were considered to be the nerve centers of Pakistan-based terrorist organizations, including Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). These groups have been responsible for several high-profile terrorist attacks in India, including the 2008 Mumbai attacks and the 2019 Pulwama attack.
Jaishankar’s statement in the Rajya Sabha has sparked a debate about the efficacy of India’s military operations against Pakistan-based terror camps. While some have hailed the destruction of Bahawalpur and Muridke as a significant achievement, others have questioned the lack of concrete evidence to support the claim.
Pakistan, in response to the operation, has denied any involvement in terrorism and accused India of violating the LoC. The Pakistani military has also claimed that the operation was a “failed attempt” to divert attention from the country’s internal political crisis.
The destruction of Bahawalpur and Muridke has also raised questions about the effectiveness of diplomatic efforts to address the issue of terrorism. The operation has put pressure on the international community to take concrete action against Pakistan-based terrorist organizations and their sponsors.
In conclusion, Jaishankar’s statement in the Rajya Sabha, claiming that India did a “global service” by destroying Bahawalpur and Muridke, highlights the significance of the operation and India’s commitment to fighting terrorism. While the claim has sparked a debate about the efficacy of the operation, it is clear that the destruction of these camps has had a significant impact on the global fight against terrorism.
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