Indian Army Chief Warns Pakistan Over State-Sponsored Terror

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi addresses an event.

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, saying the country must end state-sponsored terrorism or risk threats to its existence in history and geography.

Speaking at an event in Rajasthan, he cautioned that India would not exercise the same restraint it did during Operation Sindoor 1.0 if provoked again. “If Pakistan wants to secure its place in world history and geography, it must stop state-backed terror. We will respond more strongly than we did during Operation Sindoor 1.0 if pushed again,” he said.

Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, saw Indian forces carry out strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and inside Pakistan, killing over 100 militants in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 civilian lives.

Pakistan retaliated with drone and missile strikes over the following days, but Indian forces successfully repelled the attacks and safeguarded key sites.

General Dwivedi urged troops to remain on standby, hinting at possible future operations. His comments follow Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warning that Operation Sindoor remains active and that future provocations will face stronger retaliation.

Meanwhile, Air Force Chief A P Singh revealed that 8–10 Pakistani fighter jets, including F-16s and JF-17s, were destroyed in the May clashes, dismissing Pakistan’s claims of downing Indian aircraft as “fascinating tales.”