Jaipur, May 7 -- Former Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Thursday said that Pakistan "requested India to stop" during Operation Sindoor, as the operation marked its first anniversary.

Ghai said India carried out a calibrated and precise response, achieving its goals and avoiding a prolonged conflict.

He said the operation demonstrated the strength of India's indigenous defence capabilities, calling "Atmanirbhar" a force multiplier, with over 65 per cent of defence equipment now being manufactured domestically.

Operation Sindoor was launched in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, prompting a strong military response from India.

Addressing the press conference...