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India.com
17-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
How One Phone Call Saved Pakistan From Turning Into Smoke During Operation Sindoor
Operation Sindoor was Pakistan's worst nightmare. The Pakistani Air Force and army have not been able to recover from the shock delivered by India during the four-day conflict between May 7 and 10. The world was watching nervously. The unfolding of every single event was being monitored. A nuclear conflict seemed imminent. Western countries and European nations held their breath. India was mounting its attack preparation as China provided Pakistan with shocking satellite survey inputs. The message meant - India was minutes away from smoking Pakistani cities and army facilities. China's support to Pakistan was even acknowledged by a top Indian army officer. Lieutenant General Rahul R Singh revealed that China provided Pakistan with real-time intelligence about India's important vectors and weapon positioning. Pakistan knew what it was heading towards. General Asim Munir went underground in a bunker. Its 11 airbases made nonoperational by the Indian Air Force strike, the PAF felt helpless. The Pakistani Army had already been hit hard; the next target for India was the Pakistan Navy. You can imagine the Indian Navy's operational readiness with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's statement made on May 30. Describing the Indian Navy's role in the integrated operation as praiseworthy, Rajnath Singh stated that the Indian Navy's aggressive deployment in the Arabian Sea, its unmatched maritime domain awareness and supremacy confined the Pakistani Navy to its own shores. Singh was not joking. He was emitting facts. A truth that Pakistan knows from inside but rejects in public. It's the fear of the Indian Navy that sends a chill down Pakistan's spine every time it remembers the events of May 9 and 10. The Indian Navy was dominating the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. It had deployed a Carrier Battle Group (CBG) equipped with MiG-29K fighter jets and airborne early warning helicopters. The CBG maintained a powerful air defence shield. Pakistani Navy's hostile incursions were prevented. The Makran coast region was kept under surveillance. Indian Navy created a strong deterrent and bottled up Pakistani air elements along their western seaboard. To establish uncontested control over the seas, the Navy test-fired its anti-missile and anti-aircraft defence capabilities. Pakistan was stunned. For the uninitiated, the CBG was led by INS Vikrant. Each CBG includes an aircraft carrier, destroyers, frigates, and a support ship, forming a powerful maritime force projection capability. According to reports, India had deployed around 30-35 warships besides INS Vikrant. All positioned towards Pakistan. Islamabad was staring at total destruction. They knew what was coming. They knew what awaited them at sea. If reports are to be believed, the Indian Navy had its orders on May 10 - be ready to attack Pakistan. Fearing Indian assault, Pakistani Navy fleets were already floating close to the shores, praying not to witness the storm. The Indian Navy was in control. Targets were locked. On the strike target were Karachi Port, Ormara naval base, radars and oil fields. A complete destruction of these facilities was planned. The Indian Navy was sailing ahead. China informed Pakistan of the Indian Navy's intention, and then there was a brief calm before the storm. Pakistan had no answers. They were no match for the Indian Navy's firepower. Sense prevailed, and Pakistan took up the hotline. Pakistan's DGMO dialled India's DGMO and pleaded for a ceasefire. This one phone call saved Pakistan from destruction. The ceasefire message was conveyed to the Indian naval forces. They stood down, put their mission on hold. Pakistan saved itself in time. It got a breather. A minor escalation would have not only crippled the Pakistani economy but its forces as well. It's called a stitch in time, saves nine. Pakistan must be a happier country, having witnessed and avoided this from so close.
India Gazette
30-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"India will not hesitate to use every method to root out terrorism," says Rajnath Singh
Panaji (Goa) [India], May 30 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing officers and sailors onboard India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off the Goa coast, declared that 'Operation Sindoor is not just a military action, but India's frontal assault against terrorism. 'Operation Sindoor is not just a military action, but India's frontal assault against terrorism, and if Pakistan resorts to anything evil or unethical, it will, this time, face the firepower and ire of the Indian Navy,' said the Defence Minister. Commending the Indian Navy's 'silent service' during Operation Sindoor, Rajnath Singh stated that the mighty Carrier Battle Group ensured that the Pakistani Navy did not venture out, or else it would have faced the consequences. He sent a clear message to Pakistan that if it tries to cast an evil eye, the opening of New Delhi's response will be at the hands of the Indian Navy. Rajnath Singh asserted that Pakistan needs to understand that the time is up for the dangerous game of terrorism it has been playing since its Independence. 'Now, if Pakistan instigates any terrorist act against India, it will have to bear the consequences and face defeat. India will not hesitate. It will use every method to root out the menace of terrorism,' he said. Defence Minister added that anti-India activities are being carried out openly from Pakistani soil, and India is completely free to carry out every kind of operation against terrorists on both sides of the border and the sea. Today, the whole world is acknowledging India's right to protect its citizens against terrorism, he said, emphasising that Pakistan must uproot the nursery of terrorism operating on its soil with its own hands. Rajnath Singh called for the handing over of terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar to India. 'Both of them are not only in India's list of 'Most Wanted Terrorists', they are also UN Designated Terrorists. Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the Mumbai attacks, has been brought to India recently. Hafiz Saeed is also guilty of the Mumbai attacks, and justice must be done for his crime,' he said. On Pakistan's repeated offer of talks, Raksha Mantri again clarified: 'If there are talks, it will only be on terrorism and PoK. If Pakistan is serious about talks, it should hand over terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar to India so that justice is served.' Describing the Indian Navy's role in the integrated operation as praiseworthy, Rajnath Singh stated that when the Indian Air Force destroyed the terror bases on Pakistani soil, the Navy's aggressive deployment in the Arabian Sea, its unmatched maritime domain awareness and supremacy confined the Pakistani Navy to its own shores. 'Our Western Fleet ships deployed at sea, within 96 hours of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, carried out successful firings of surface-to-surface & surface-to-air missiles and torpedoes on the western & eastern coast. It demonstrated the combat readiness of our platforms, systems & crew and our intent & readiness, forcing the enemy to come into a defensive posture,' he said. He added that the force projection of the Carrier Battle Group effectively indicated India's intent and capability. The tremendous power of the Indian Navy, its military acumen and destructive capabilities have broken the enemy's morale, he said. He urged the Navy to continue leaving no stone unturned in its preparations, reiterating Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's clear message that if any terrorist attack takes place on Indian soil, it will be considered as an 'Act of War' and respond in the same way. Rajnath Singh reasserted that Operation Sindoor is not yet over; it is just a pause, a warning. He added that if Pakistan makes the same mistake again, India's answer will be harsher. Lauding the speed, depth and clarity of the Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor, the Defence Minister stated that the precision strikes displayed seamless synergy among the three Services as well as coordination among Ministries and Government agencies. He added that the operation sent a clear message to the terrorists & its patrons that India will no longer tolerate and give a befitting reply. 'Within a very short span of time, we destroyed Pakistan's terrorist base and its intentions. Our response was so strong that Pakistan pleaded to stop. We stopped our military actions on our own terms. Our forces had not even started showing their might,' he said. On his interactions with the Army and Air Force personnel and now the Naval warriors post-Operation Sindoor, Rajnath Singh expressed satisfaction that whether land, sky or sea, India is fully prepared to deal with any situation anywhere. He recalled the contribution of the older version of INS Vikrant during the Liberation of Goa, stating that the aircraft carrier had led the Indian Navy's fleet during the operation in 1961, and now, in its new indigenous avatar, it is spearheading India's resolve against terrorism. He further concluded his address by saying: 'Today, we are in an era where wars are not fought only with bullets and bombs, but also through cyberspace, data dominance and strategic deterrence. It is a matter of pride that the Navy is moving ahead in these areas.' He described the Indian Navy as not just the sentinel of the Indian Ocean, but a strategic force that strengthens India's presence in the region. It warns the enemy that India is no longer just a regional power, but is moving towards becoming a global power, he said. Onboard INS Vikrant, Rajnath Singh was accompanied by the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi; Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh and other senior officials of the Indian Navy. (ANI)
India Today
30-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Forces brought Pak terrorists to their knees: PM Modi at rally in Bihar
6:33 Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited INS Vikrant, where he assessed the mission's operational outcomes and engaged with naval personnel involved in the deployment. Singh commended the Navy's efforts during Operation Sindoor, highlighting India's superior maritime domain awareness and supremacy, which kept the Pakistani Navy confined to its own waters.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India will use every method to deal with Pakistan-backed terrorism: Rajnath Singh
Pakistan needs to understand clearly that the "dangerous game" of terrorism that it has been playing since Independence against India is over, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. In an interaction with naval warriors on board aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off Goa, Singh sent a stern warning to Islamabad saying India will not hesitate to use the methods to deal with terrorism that Pakistan cannot even think of. Operation Sindoor is not just a military action but India's frontal assault against terrorism, he said. "We will use every method against terrorism that Pakistan can think of, but we will not hesitate to use those methods also which Pakistan cannot even think of," he said. The defence minister said it would be in Pakistan's interest to uproot "nurseries of terrorism" operating on its soil. Live Events " Anti-India activities are being carried out openly from Pakistani soil. India is completely free to carry out any kind of operation against terrorists, both on this side and the other side of the border and sea," he said. "Today, the whole world is acknowledging India's right to protect its citizens against terrorism. Today, no power in the world can stop India from doing this work," he said. Singh also hailed Indian Navy 's role during Operation Sindoor. "The Indian Navy has impressed every Indian with its silent service. By remaining silent, the Indian Navy succeeded in keeping the Pakistani army tied down," he said. When the Indian Air Force destroyed terror bases on Pakistani soil, the Indian Navy's aggressive deployment in Arabian Sea confined Pakistani Navy to its own shores, he said. On the overall operation, he said "our strike was so powerful that Pakistan began pleading with entire world to stop India." In just a short span of time, we demolished Pakistan's terrorist bases and its intentions, he said adding the speed, depth and clarity with which our armed forces acted were remarkable. Operation Sindoor not only sent a clear message to terrorists but also to their patrons who nurture them, he added, On our own terms, we halted our military actions, the defence minister said.
Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
India will use every method to deal with Pak-backed terrorism: Rajnath Singh on board INS Vikrant
Pakistan needs to understand clearly that the 'dangerous game' of terrorism that it has been playing since Independence against India is over, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. In an interaction with naval warriors on board aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off Goa, Singh sent a stern warning to Islamabad saying India will not hesitate to use the methods to deal with terrorism that Pakistan cannot even think of. Operation Sindoor is not just a military action but India's frontal assault against terrorism, he said. 'We will use every method against terrorism that Pakistan can think of, but we will not hesitate to use those methods also which Pakistan cannot even think of,' he said. The defence minister said it would be in Pakistan's interest to uproot 'nurseries of terrorism' operating on its soil. 'Anti-India activities are being carried out openly from Pakistani soil. India is completely free to carry out any kind of operation against terrorists, both on this side and the other side of the border and sea,' he said. 'Today, the whole world is acknowledging India's right to protect its citizens against terrorism. Today, no power in the world can stop India from doing this work,' he said. Singh also hailed Indian Navy's role during Operation Sindoor. 'The Indian Navy has impressed every Indian with its silent service. By remaining silent, the Indian Navy succeeded in keeping the Pakistani army tied down,' he said. When the Indian Air Force destroyed terror bases on Pakistani soil, the Indian Navy's aggressive deployment in Arabian Sea confined Pakistani Navy to its own shores, he said. On the overall operation, he said 'our strike was so powerful that Pakistan began pleading with entire world to stop India.' In just a short span of time, we demolished Pakistan's terrorist bases and its intentions, he said adding the speed, depth and clarity with which our armed forces acted were remarkable. Operation Sindoor not only sent a clear message to terrorists but also to their patrons who nurture them, he added, On our own terms, we halted our military actions, the defence minister said.
