India’s Ministry of Defence has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington brokered a ceasefire in the India-Pakistan conflict. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told parliament that “military operations ended not under pressure, but after all strategic objectives were fully achieved.”
The statement was made during a parliamentary debate on July 28 regarding the terrorist attack that resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists on April 22 in the town of Pahalgam, located in Indian-administered Kashmir. India has claimed that Pakistan was behind the attack, while Islamabad has denied the allegations.
Following the attack, India launched a military operation named “Operation Sindoor.” The two countries engaged in intense military clashes for four days, marking one of the most serious escalations in decades.
President Trump had repeatedly claimed the ceasefire was achieved due to US mediation. However, Singh dismissed these claims as “baseless and completely incorrect.”
“Military operations were halted only after our political and military goals were met,” he said in the Lok Sabha. He also claimed the decision followed a request from Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations. Pakistan has not responded to this claim.
Singh said nine terrorist infrastructure targets in Pakistan-administered Kashmir were struck in 22 minutes, killing over 100 militants, trainers, and aides.
The Indian government said the operation was about providing justice for victims of the Pahalgam attack. Meanwhile, opposition members referred to Islamabad’s claim of downing five Indian jets and a drone. Singh denied this, stating no damage was done to Indian military assets.
The minister added that India is ready to resume military action in case of any further aggression by Pakistan.
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