New Delhi
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has issued a sharp warning to Pakistan, saying the country must decide whether it wants to remain “part of geography or history” if it continues supporting terrorism against India.
He made the remarks during an interactive session at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi while responding to questions about how the Indian Army would react if situations similar to last year’s Operation Sindoor arise again. The Army Chief said India’s position is clear and firm when it comes to cross-border terrorism.
General Dwivedi stated that if Pakistan continues to harbour and support terror activities directed at India, it will face serious consequences. His comments were seen as one of the strongest recent messages from the Indian military leadership to Islamabad.
His statement comes shortly after India marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a series of military strikes carried out in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. The operation targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir using precision strikes.
Following the strikes, Pakistan had also launched counter-actions, leading to a brief but intense military confrontation between the two countries that lasted nearly four days. The situation eventually de-escalated after both sides reached a ceasefire understanding through military-level communication.
The Army Chief’s remarks also come at a time when Pakistan has indicated interest in restarting dialogue with India after a long suspension of formal talks. However, Indian officials have maintained that meaningful dialogue can only happen in an environment free from terrorism.
The military operation last year, according to official accounts, involved coordinated action against terror launchpads and was followed by counter-offensives before tensions eased after nearly 88 hours of conflict.
General Dwivedi’s message reinforces India’s long-standing position that national security and counter-terror operations remain non-negotiable priorities. His comments underline that any future escalation will be met with a strong and decisive response from the armed forces.
