Indian armed forces "could have done much more” during Operation Sindoor but deliberately opted for a "restrained" response and did what was necessary, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday (December 7, 2025).

Mr. Singh, who inaugurated 125 strategically significant infrastructure projects by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in different parts of the country including the Shyok tunnel in Ladakh, stressed that better connectivity, especially in border areas, made the successful military operation possible.

"Our continuous endeavour has been to strengthen our communication and connectivity with all border areas, including Ladakh. We are fully committed to the overall development of each border area," the Defence Minister said in Leh.

He highlighted the growth in India's defence man

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