Sriganganagar (Rajasthan): India’s Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, has delivered the strongest warning yet to Pakistan, making it clear that if Islamabad dares to provoke another confrontation, New Delhi will not exercise the restraint it showed during Operation Sindoor 1.0.
Addressing troops along the Rajasthan border on Friday, General Dwivedi declared that India’s patience should not be mistaken for weakness.
“Next time, India will not exercise the restraint that India showed during Operation Sindoor 1.0. The action taken will be such that Pakistan will have to consider whether it wants to remain part of the globe,” he warned.
The Message: Zero Tolerance for Terror Sponsorship
Speaking in Sriganganagar district, the General reminded Pakistan of the consequences of sponsoring cross-border terrorism. He invoked the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed scores of innocents, and which triggered Operation Sindoor 1.0 — a mission in which Indian forces struck deep inside Pakistani territory, dismantling terrorist infrastructure with precision.
“The fight here is not just the Army’s fight — it is the fight of the entire nation. The lessons of Sindoor 1.0 have strengthened the resolve of both soldiers and civilians,” he said. Quoting Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the General drew an emotional connection: “Whenever a woman applies sindoor on her forehead, she remembers the jawan at the frontier. That bond is sacred.”
Operation Sindoor 1.0: A Lesson Pakistan Cannot Forget
General Dwivedi highlighted the careful execution of Operation Sindoor, stressing that India struck only terrorist camps, training centres, and their handlers — sparing innocent lives.
He also underscored India’s diplomatic advantage, noting that New Delhi had placed undeniable proof of the destroyed terror infrastructure before the world, pre-empting Pakistan’s denials and exposing Islamabad’s duplicity.
“If India hadn’t shown the evidence, Pakistan would have hidden it, as it has done for decades,” he remarked, making it clear that India had shifted the narrative in its favour globally.
Honouring the Heroes of Sindoor
In a solemn ceremony, the Army Chief honoured the bravery of those who played key roles in the mission. Commandant Prabhakar Singh of the 140th Battalion of the BSF, Major Ritesh Kumar of the Rajputana Rifles, and Havildar Mohit Gera were awarded for their extraordinary service during Operation Sindoor.
Their recognition was not just ceremonial — it was a symbolic reaffirmation of India’s policy shift: terror emanating from Pakistan will be met with swift, decisive, and punishing response.
Personal Ties, Professional Resolve
At Khajuwala, General Dwivedi reflected on his deep ties to Rajasthan’s border belt. “When I was commissioned in 1984 and joined my unit in 1985, the first place I was taken to was Khajuwala.
I grew up in the Army and worked extensively here. After nearly five to six years, I am glad to be back to meet you and understand how conditions have evolved,” he said.
Even while reminiscing, his message was clear: operational readiness, discipline, and unity must remain uncompromising pillars of the Army’s duty.
The Broader Signal: A Changed India
General Dwivedi’s warning carries a message beyond the border: India is no longer willing to be reactive or defensive. With Operation Sindoor 1.0 having set a precedent, any future provocation from Pakistan could invite Operation Sindoor 2.0 — more decisive, more destructive, and with far fewer limits.
The Army Chief’s words signal a new doctrine: terror sanctuaries across the border will not be tolerated, Pakistan’s denial machinery will be dismantled, and Indian restraint cannot be guaranteed again.
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