According to a May 7 report by CNN, India used "Sindoor" as the name for its military operation against Pakistan, which carries special religious significance in India. On the same day at dawn, after tensions between India and Pakistan escalated, India launched the military operation codenamed "Sindoor," using missiles to attack targets on the Pakistani side, which was met with retaliation from Pakistan. According to a May 7 report by TASS, an Indian official source informed journalists that India had notified Russia, the UK, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the US about the details of the "Sindoor" operation targeting Pakistan. CNN explained that "Sindoor" itself can refer to the red vermilion or other powders applied to the forehead by Hindu women after marriage. In the attack on April 22 in the Indian-administered Kashmir region, several women lost their husbands. Afterward, a picture of a woman lying next to her husband's body went viral on Indian social media, becoming a symbolic sign that ignited public anger in India. The Indian public generally believes the attack is related to Pakistan and demands the government and military retaliate. In response to India's accusations, Pakistan has consistently denied them. [Image: https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-axegupay5k/d994debfdb5c4dba83a4ab8909076d13~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1747215884&x-signature=qdd8KIHShpClSNMdey4AZQvap8g%3D] The photo that ignited public anger in India After the Indian military launched the operation, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar posted a picture on the social media platform X with the caption "Sindoor Operation," featuring a distinctive red powder. Jaishankar also wrote in English: "The world must adopt a zero-tolerance attitude toward terrorism." [Image: https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-tjoges91tu/f85eafb7ca51a4abbddb6419d5233c3a~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1747215884&x-signature=WvDx4QnwTj9MCUeKLwd%2FIFULk0U%3D] In a statement on May 7, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry condemned India's actions, stating that India's air force launched an unprovoked war against Pakistan, attacking civilians and violating Pakistani sovereignty, resulting in civilian casualties. Pakistan strongly condemned India's actions, stating that they openly violated the United Nations Charter, international law, and established norms of state-to-state relations, reserving the right to respond appropriately at a time and place of its own choosing under Articles 51 of the UN Charter and international law. This article is an exclusive contribution by Observer Network and cannot be reprinted without permission. Original Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7501570135543546405/ Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author. You are welcome to express your opinions by clicking the "Agree/Disagree" buttons below.