Army Chief Issues Stern Warning to Pakistan Over Ongoing Operation Sindoor
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi delivered a strong message to Pakistan on Tuesday. He described Operation Sindoor as an ongoing counterterror military action. The General warned that any future misadventure from Pakistan would receive a resolute response.
Direct Warning About Active Terror Camps
General Dwivedi issued a direct warning to Islamabad during the annual Army Day press conference. He stated that at least six terror camps remain active across the Line of Control. Two more camps operate across the International Border following Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.
The Army Chief made it clear that India will act if any nefarious attempts are carried out from these camps. He emphasized that a clear decision to respond decisively was taken at the highest level of government.
Operation Sindoor: Precision Execution and Results
General Dwivedi explained that Operation Sindoor was conceptualized and executed with precision. The operation began with 22 minutes of initiation on May 7th. An orchestration lasting 88 hours continued until May 10th.
The military action reset strategic assumptions by striking deep into enemy territory. It successfully dismantled terror infrastructure and punctured longstanding nuclear rhetoric. The Army destroyed seven out of nine designated targets during the operation.
The Army played a pivotal role in ensuring a calibrated response to Pakistani actions, according to the Army Chief. He highlighted that about 100 Pakistan Army personnel were killed in firing along the LoC and IB during heightened military tensions.
Coordinated National Effort and Future Vision
General Dwivedi acknowledged the coordinated national effort behind Operation Sindoor. He praised the proactive role of all stakeholders at the national level. This included CAPFs, intelligence agencies, civic bodies, state administration, and various ministries.
The Army Chief called the mission a benchmark in joint operations. He described it as the best example of tri-service synergy under clear political directives. Military responses in the future will involve combined action across services.
General Dwivedi reflected on Prime Minister Modi's vision for future warfare. He stated that future battles will not be won by a single arm or service. They will require national-level enterprise. The Prime Minister captured this vision through the mantra of 'Jai' where jointness integrates effort.
Broader Security Situation and Border Developments
Commenting on the broader security situation, General Dwivedi said the Northern Front remains stable but needs constant vigil. Apex-level interactions and confidence-building measures contribute to gradual normalization. This has enabled activities like grazing and hydrotherapy camps along Northern Borders.
Regarding the India-China border, the Army Chief stated that deployment along the Line of Actual Control remains balanced and robust. Capability development and infrastructure enhancement progress through a whole-of-government approach.
Operation Sindoor Background and Aftermath
In the intervening nights of May 6 and May 7, Indian armed forces carried out precision strikes under Operation Sindoor. They destroyed nine major terror hideouts in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and mainland Pakistan. The strikes targeted headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammad in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke.
India clarified that the strikes aimed solely at terror infrastructure, not Pakistan's state machinery. However, Islamabad attempted retaliatory missile and drone attacks. All these were intercepted and neutralized by India's air defence systems, preventing any loss of life or property.
India then launched retaliatory strikes on Pakistan's military installations. These destroyed key airbases including Rahim Yar Khan and the Nur Khan airbase.
General Dwivedi stressed that the counterterror operation, launched in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, remains ongoing. He reiterated the warning of a resolute response to any future misadventures from across the border.
