Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the Border Security Force (BSF) for their decisive response to Pakistan's aggression following Operation Sindoor. Shah stated that the BSF destroyed 118 Pakistani posts in three days, dismantling their surveillance network. He emphasized the significant blow to Pakistan's communication and surveillance capabilities, asserting it would take years to recover.
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