New Delhi: The Indian Army Western Command has issued a strong warning to Pakistan, stating that any fresh provocation along the border will be met with retaliation far more severe than last year’s military response under Operation Sindoor. Senior commanders said India’s approach has moved beyond limited retaliation and is now focused on achieving decisive outcomes on the battlefield.
Addressing an investiture ceremony and operational demonstration in Pathankot on February 26, top officers underlined that preparations for Operation Sindoor 2.0 are already in motion. Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer Commanding of the 2 Corps, said the earlier operation in May 2025 was deliberately restrained and served as a demonstration of capability. According to him, the current phase involves far wider planning and readiness, with an emphasis on complete equipment preparedness and the integration of indigenous drones and advanced surveillance systems.
Military leaders noted that the earlier operation, which followed the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, forced Pakistan to seek a ceasefire within days. During that period, Indian forces struck multiple terror hubs across Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir, and later neutralised military infrastructure when Indian airbases were targeted.
Reinforcing the tougher stance, Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding in Chief of the Western Command, said India would no longer be constrained by repeated nuclear rhetoric from across the border. He described such threats as a strategic bluff and asserted that any future response would not be limited to terror launchpads or airfields, but could involve wider territorial objectives if required.
Senior officers stressed that India remains committed to peace but has zero tolerance for cross border terrorism. They said the armed forces are prepared to respond swiftly and decisively, making it clear that any escalation initiated from across the border would carry consequences far more damaging than those seen in the past.
The message from the Army leadership reflects a hardened strategic posture, signalling that while restraint remains an option, preparedness for a stronger and more comprehensive response is now firmly in place.
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