Op Sindoor legally right: EU backs India

The European Union (EU) on Thursday termed India’s Operation Sindoor “right lawfully”, saying “every state has the duty” to protect its citizens from acts of terror. Operation Sindoor was launched by India during wee hours of Wednesday (May 7), with the government announcing that the nine targets were made on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

“The EU and its 27 member states unequivocally condemn the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 and the murder of innocent civilians. Those responsible for the attack must be brought to justice. Every state has the duty and the right lawfully to protect its citizens from acts of terror,” the EU said in its statement amid the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.

Expressing concern over the prevailing situation between the two countries, the EU called, “both parties to exercise restraint, to de-escalate tensions and desist from further attacks to safeguard civilian lives on both sides”.

It urged both sides to engage in dialogue. The EU will work with all parties to de-escalate the situation, it said.