New Delhi: Stop supporting terrorism or we will wipe you from the face of the Earth, Indian Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi warned Pakistan on Friday. This came hours after Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh reiterated how India destroyed 5-6 Pakistani fighter jets during Operation Sindoor and mocked the western neighbour of narrating “Manohar Kahanian” on Indian aircraft lost in the four-day conflict.
Gen Dwivedi’s warning was sharp and fierce – stop supporting terrorism or lose your geographical presence. If Pakistan wants to retain its place on the map, it must stop state-sponsored terrorism.
While speaking at an Army post in Rajasthan’s Anupgarh, the general said that Indian forces won’t show any restraint this time, hinting that a second version of ‘Operation Sindoor’ wouldn’t be far away if Islamabad refuses to stop exporting terror.
“This time we will not maintain the restraint that we had in Operation Sindoor 1.0. This time we will do something that will make Pakistan think whether it wants to retain its place in geography or not. If Pakistan wants to retain its place in geography, then it must stop state-sponsored terrorism,” Gen Dwivedi said.
He also asked the soldiers to stay prepared. “If God wills, you’ll get an opportunity soon. All the best,” the Chief of Army Staff said.
On Thursday, defence minister Rajnath Singh had warned Pakistan against any misadventure in the Sir Creek region. Noting Pakistan’s military build-up there, Singh had pointed to how Sir Creek is also another route to Karachi, hinting that the Pakistani port there will be hit next.
During Operation Sindoor, India resolved that no innocent lives would be harmed and no military targets would be destroyed, the Army chief said on Friday, adding that the focus was on eliminating terrorist hideouts, training centres and their masterminds.
Gen Dwivedi also said that India presented evidence to the world about the terrorist hideouts destroyed during Operation Sindoor. Had India not done so, Pakistan would have hidden the truth, he said.
He also honoured three officers for their exceptional performance during Operation Sindoor. At the event, Prabhakar Singh, commandant, 140th Bn BSF, Rajputana Rifles Major Ritesh Kumar, and Havildar Mohit Gaira received special recognition.
