SRINAGAR, Aug. 13 -- Hailing security forces for avenging the Pahalgam attack, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today warned Pakistan that it will have to pay a very heavy price if it sheds the blood of Indians.

"Through Operation Mahadev and Operation Sindoor, we have avenged Pakistan's brutality. If the terrorist country Pakistan sheds the blood of our citizens, then it will have to pay a very heavy price," he said.

LG paid tributes to forefathers and brave hearts who laid down their lives to keep the tricolour flying high in its full glory.

"Today is the day to celebrate the success of our great nation; however, we should also introspect about our duties and build on our successes. We must also resolve to build the edifice of modern ...