New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar issued a stern warning to Pakistan, declaring that India is prepared to strike deep into Pakistani territory in response to any future terror attacks. His remarks come amid heightened tensions following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack and India’s subsequent military retaliation.
Currently on a diplomatic visit to Europe, Jaishankar accused Pakistan of openly training “thousands” of terrorists and unleashing them on India. Referring to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, he said India’s response—Operation Sindoor—was a clear message that such provocations would not go unanswered.
“Will Go Deep Into Pakistan”: Jaishankar
“We are not going to tolerate such barbarism,” Jaishankar stated. “If they continue to carry out attacks like they did in April, there will be retribution—and it will directly target terrorist organisations and their leadership.”
Underscoring India’s resolve, he warned, “We don’t care where they are. If they are deep in Pakistan, we will go deep into Pakistan.”
India’s Precision Strikes and Ceasefire Talks
In response to the Pahalgam attack, India carried out targeted air and missile strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7. The four-day military operation ended on May 10 after talks between the Directors General of Military Operations from both countries led to a ceasefire understanding.
Pakistan’s Terror Policy Under Scrutiny
Jaishankar highlighted that the root of the conflict lies in Pakistan’s continued support for terrorism. “It is a country deeply entrenched in the use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy. That’s the core issue,” he said.
Asked whether tensions still persist, Jaishankar affirmed, “If terrorism is the cause, then yes, the threat remains.”
Airstrikes Disabled Pakistani Airfields
He also pointed to the effectiveness of India’s defence systems, especially the Rafale fighter jets. “The proof lies in the outcome—the destroyed and disabled Pakistani airfields,” he said.
Revealing the extent of the damage, Jaishankar added, “The fighting stopped on the 10th for one reason only—because we disabled the eight main Pakistani airfields that morning.”
Jaishankar’s comments underscore India’s evolving defence posture and signal a no-tolerance policy for cross-border terrorism, marking a significant shift in India’s approach to national security and regional stability.
