India and Pakistan’s relationship has been strained due to multiple reasons, especially after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. Meanwhile, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in territories controlled by Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The strikes triggered four days of intense clashes that ended with an understanding on stopping the military actions on May 10.
What message did Rajnath Singh convey to Pakistan?
In a stern warning to Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said any misadventure by Islamabad in the Sir Creek sector will invite a “decisive response” that could be strong enough to change both “history and geography”. Singh’s remarks from a military base near the India-Pakistan border in the city of Bhuj in Gujarat came against the backdrop of the neighbouring country expanding military infrastructure in the disputed region.
Following the stern warnings from India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Pakistan appears to be in a state of fear as it again begins to issue empty threats from its army. Reports indicate the Pakistani military warned India of “cataclysmic devastation” should there be a future conflict.
What did Pakistan warn regarding any future conflict with India?
According to the media reports, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of Pakistan stated on Saturday that they would react “without hesitation and without restraint” in any circumstances. In a statement, it also said that these “irresponsible statements” indicate a renewed attempt at “fabricating arbitrary pretexts for aggression” – a prospect which might “lead to serious consequences” for peace and stability in South Asia.
The ISPR argued that regardless of what happens, if another clash or conflict takes place, Pakistan would not back off. The Pakistani army reiterated its statement, adding that if the situation were to arise, the country would respond vigorously and with full strength. They also stated that such a situation could have dire ramifications for regional peace and stability. The statement came in response to comments made by the Defence Minister of India and the top leadership of their military.
What impact could this escalation have on regional peace and stability?
Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, saying the neighbouring country should stop sponsoring terrorism on its soil if it wants to retain its place on the world map. General Dwivedi also said the restraint shown by New Delhi during Operation Sindoor would not be repeated in case of a future military conflict and urged Indian soldiers to remain poised for action.
Also, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Friday said that at least a dozen Pakistani military aircraft, including US-origin F-16 jets, were destroyed or damaged in Indian strikes during Operation Sindoor. In its statement, the Pakistan Army said that it noted with “grave concern” the “delusional, provocative and jingoistic statements” coming from the highest levels of the Indian security establishment.
“In the face of highly provocative statements of the Indian Defence Minister and its Army and Air Chiefs, we caution that a future conflict might lead to cataclysmic devastation. In case a fresh round of hostilities is triggered, Pakistan shall not hold back. We shall resolutely respond, without any qualms or restraint,” it said.
The statement said that Pakistan has established a “new normal of response”, which will be “swift, decisive and destructive”. Additionally, It stated that the armed forces of Pakistan have the capability and resolve “to take the fight to every nook and corner of the enemy’s territory”.
The statement also responded to the threat of “erasing Pakistan from the map”, saying India “must know that if a situation comes, the erasure will be mutual”. It also said that earlier this year, the Indian attack against Pakistan brought two nuclear powers to the brink of a major war. “…India now seems to be aching for the next round of confrontation,” it added.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday issued a stern warning to Pakistan.
- Sir Creek is a 96-km-long tidal estuary between Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch and Pakistan.
- The statement also responded to the threat of “erasing Pakistan from the map”, saying India “must know that if a situation comes, the erasure will be mutual”.
- Reports indicate the Pakistani military warned India of “cataclysmic devastation” should there be a future conflict.
For the unversed, Sir Creek is a 96-km-long tidal estuary between Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch and Pakistan and is considered a disputed region due to varying interpretations of maritime boundary lines by both sides.
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