On Thursday evening, Nepal expressed its support for India’s counter-terrorism efforts under Operation Sindoor, reaffirming its strong stance against terrorism and solidarity with neighboring countries affected by such violence.
In an official statement, Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep concern over the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, which led to the deaths of 25 Indian tourists and one Nepali citizen.
The statement reaffirmed Nepal’s commitment to fighting terrorism, stating, “Nepal stands with all in the fight against terrorism,” and emphasized that the country would not permit any hostile elements to use its territory against its neighboring nations. The Ministry also underscored Nepal’s immediate and firm condemnation of the Pahalgam attack, reiterating its long-standing stance of zero tolerance towards terrorism.
Amid rising public pressure in Kathmandu, where lawmakers urged the government to clarify its stance, the Nepali government reaffirmed its alignment with global efforts against terror networks.
The statement also referred to the mutual grief shared by Nepal and India following the loss of innocent lives, calling for peace and cooperation during these turbulent times.
Support for India’s actions also came from Janardan Sharma, Deputy Secretary General of the CPN-Maoist Centre, who took to Facebook to defend India’s strike. “Terrorism is the biggest threat to humanity. Nations must act together to eliminate it,” he wrote, endorsing India’s efforts to maintain regional stability.
India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam attack, targeting suspected terrorist infrastructure inside Pakistan-controlled territory. The operation was described by India’s Defense Ministry as a limited and targeted strike, avoiding Pakistani military installations.
However, on the night of May 7–8, Pakistan escalated the conflict, launching drones and missiles at military locations in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. Indian air defense successfully intercepted the attacks, with missile debris recovered at various sites.
In retaliation, India struck back, reportedly neutralizing a Pakistani air defense system in Lahore. The Defense Ministry confirmed that India’s response was “proportional and restrained,” aiming to de-escalate without compromising its security.
As conflict continues along the Line of Control (LoC), heavy shelling from Pakistan has resulted in the deaths of 16 Indian civilians, including women and children. The situation remains tense, with both nations ramping up defense readiness along the border.
