India warns China to rethink reputation after alleged backing of Pakistan in Operation Sindoor

MEA says sheltering terror infrastructure comes with costs

India hit back at China after reports suggested Beijing backed Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, warning that countries shielding terror infrastructure must consider reputational fallout. The MEA said the claims match earlier knowledge and defended the operation as a calibrated response to the Pahalgam terror attack, framing it as a necessary security measure.