"Operation Sindoor: Army Chief Sends Clear Message"

Srinagar

On the Kargil Vijay Diwas anniversary, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said that Operation Sindoor was not just a military action, but a reflection of India’s firm resolve, a clear message and a decisive response to Pakistan. He warned that any attempt to destabilize India would be met with a forceful response.

Addressing the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations at Drass, Ladakh, the Army Chief said that Operation Sindoor was a continuation of the tradition of Operation Vijay in 1999, which was fought in Kargil.

“In 1999, India achieved an unparalleled victory under Operation Vijay, driving out Pakistani soldiers and infiltrators from high-altitude posts, and hoisting the tricolour over the snowy peaks. At that time, we made it clear that no one would be allowed to harm the unity and integrity of India,” the Army Chief said.

“Continuing this tradition, even during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army, with the same courage and determination, targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and achieved a decisive victory by disrupting their offensive operations,” the Army Chief said.

General Dwivedi said that India gave peace a chance, but Pakistan responded with cowardice, referring to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. He emphasized that India answered this act of terror with courage and decisive action.

“Operation Sindoor was our resolve, our message, and our answer to the cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which left a deep wound on the entire nation,” he said. “India did not just mourn; but decided to respond decisively.”