- NEW DELHI — The Indian Embassy in Portugal issued a strong response to a
protest organised by Pakistan outside its Chancery building in Lisbon,
reaffirming India’s unwavering stance against what it called "desperate
provocations" and reiterated its resolve to counter Pakistan-backed terrorism.
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- “The Embassy of India responded firmly with ‘Operation
Sindoor’ to the cowardly protest organised by Pakistan near our Chancery
building. We thank the Government of Portugal and its police authorities for
their support in ensuring the safety and security of the Embassy. India will
not be intimidated by such desperate provocations. Our resolve remains
unshaken,” the Embassy stated in a post on X.
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- India's Ambassador to Portugal, Puneet Roy Kundal, also
took to X to underline the strength of India’s response.
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- He wrote, “Protests organised by Pakistan outside the
Embassy were met with a silent yet strong and resolute message from our side:
‘Operation Sindoor is not yet over’. All the Embassy officers were steadfast in
this approach.”
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- The reference to Operation Sindoor connects directly to
India’s military retaliation following the April 22 terrorist attack in
Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people.
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- The attack by the terrorist group, backed by Pakistan,
triggered a forceful response from Indian armed forces, who carried out
precision strikes on terror launchpads and camps across the border in
Pakistan-occupied territory.
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- The diplomatic echo of Operation Sindoor in Portugal
underscores India’s global messaging: that it will not tolerate cross-border
terrorism or intimidation, whether through violent attacks or international
protests.
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- Officials have made it clear that India’s diplomatic
missions remain resolute in the face of provocation and are unified in
defending national sovereignty and dignity.
