New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Saturday that India is preparing for “Operation Sindoor 2.0”. The military posture adopted in response to the Pahalgam terror attack remains in place, he asserted.
The Army chief stressed that “Operation Sindoor is still continuing” and described the current situation a “temporary cessation of hostilities”, while speaking to ANI.
Without directly naming Pakistan, the general issued a stern message by highlighting India’s military preparedness, indicating that not only the Army but also the Air Force and Navy are ready should a fresh operation become necessary.
“The Indian Army and all three services are preparing well for Operation Sindoor 2.0, if it takes place. Presently, we are looking at enhancing our synergy within the three services, equipping ourselves for the next warfare… 24×7,” Gen Dwivedi said, The Times of India published.
“The battlefield is so transparent that every movement is known to the other side, therefore we have to be very cautious in terms of our deployment, employment and the protection required to protect our troops as well as the civilians in the border areas,” he added.
The Chief of Army Staff said information warfare succeeds only when it unites the nation behind a common narrative.
“Information warfare is only successful if the whole of the nation gets together and trusts the people who are giving the information. If that happens, I can assure you that the nation which trusts each other and all these stakeholders will always win the war,” he said.
India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, against terror facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), following the April 22 terror attack in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where Pakistan-backed terrorists opened fire in the scenic Baisaran Valley, killing 26 people.
The situation quickly escalated with Pakistan launching missile and drone strikes against civilian and military targets in India. The missiles and drones were intercepted by India’s air defence systems.
On May 10, India carried out precision missile strikes on Pakistan Air Force bases, causing severe damage. Pakistan’s DGMO was on the hotline with his Indian counterpart within hours, seeking a ceasefire.
