Anupgarh, Rajasthan – In a strong and unequivocal message to Pakistan, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has warned that Pakistan risks losing its geographical identity if it continues to support terrorism. Speaking to troops in Anupgarh, Rajasthan, General Dwivedi stated that India is fully prepared and will not show the same restraint as it did during previous operations.
“India, as a nation, is fully prepared. This time, we will not exercise the kind of restraint we showed during Operation Sindoor 1.0. Our response will be such that Pakistan will have to reconsider whether it wants to continue existing on the map. If Pakistan wants to preserve its place on the world map, it must end state-sponsored terrorism,” he said.
The Army Chief also addressed the troops, urging them to remain battle-ready. “Be prepared. If God wills, you will get the opportunity soon. Best wishes,” he added.
General Dwivedi emphasized that during Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, India provided the world with concrete evidence of terrorist camps operating inside Pakistan. “Had India not presented this proof, Pakistan would have denied everything,” he said.
He revealed that the operation was widely supported by the international community. During Operation Sindoor, Indian forces targeted nine terror camps inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) – seven by the Indian Army and two by the Indian Air Force.
Responding to a question about his appeal to residents living near the international border, the Army Chief said, “We don’t see civilians living near the border as ordinary citizens, but as soldiers. This means they stand shoulder to shoulder with us in battle. It is important to understand that the upcoming conflict is not just the army’s fight – it is the nation’s fight.”
General Dwivedi’s warning comes shortly after Air Chief Marshal AP Singh revealed that during the May operations, Indian forces shot down four to five Pakistani fighter jets, including U.S.-made F-16s and Chinese JF-17s.
On the morning of May 7, in a decisive military response to the Pahalgam attack, India launched a high-precision strike using long-range weaponry, targeting nine terrorist camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
