‘We have been waiting for this day… justice was done’: Pahalgam victim’s family from Kerala after Operation Sindoor

Justice and Closure: Kerala Family Responds to Operation Sindoor

Pain That Never Faded

The family of N Ramachandran, a tourist from Kerala who lost his life in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, has lived with heavy grief for weeks. But after India’s bold military response through Operation Sindoor, they finally feel that justice has been served.

An Emotional Response from the Victim’s Daughter

Arathi, Ramachandran’s daughter, spoke openly about the emotional moment. “We waited in silence, holding on to pain. But now, there’s relief. We feel the country stood up for us.” Her voice carried both sorrow and strength as she reacted to the operation.

Why ‘Operation Sindoor’ Matters

The Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force joined forces to launch precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The mission targeted locations connected to groups behind the Pahalgam attack. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally chose the name ‘Operation Sindoor‘—a reference to the sacred vermillion worn by married Hindu women—as a tribute to the widows left behind.

Arathi found the name powerful. “It couldn’t have been more fitting. Sindoor symbolizes what these women lost. Using it this way honors their strength and sacrifice.”

Families Across India React

Families from other states also shared their reactions. In Lucknow, Aishanya Dwivedi, the widow of Shubham Dwivedi, felt overwhelmed. “This is more than revenge,” she said. “It’s a message to the world that India values every innocent life. My husband will rest easier now.”

A Mission That Sends a Message

Unlike larger conflicts, this operation focused on a clear objective: to dismantle the infrastructure of terror. Experts believe India used this mission to send a strong signal while avoiding unnecessary escalation.

Government officials emphasized that the mission was not an act of aggression, but a necessary response to protect civilians and honor those lost.

Closure, but Not an End to Grief

No military strike can reverse the pain these families feel. However, for Arathi and others, Operation Sindoor brought something they had long waited for—a sense that their loved ones did not die without the nation responding.

“We’ll always carry the pain,” Arathi said. “But now, we know justice was done.”