Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi called on soldiers to maintain constant vigilance. File
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Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday issued a sharp warning to Pakistan, saying that if it continues state-sponsored terrorism, it may have to “reconsider its place on the world map”.Addressing troops in the forward area of Anupgarh in Rajasthan’s Sriganganagar district, Gen. Dwivedi reviewed operational readiness and urged soldiers to remain fully prepared for action. “India is fully prepared this time and won’t show the restraint we exhibited during Operation Sindoor 1.0. This time we will take a step forward and act in a manner that will make Pakistan think whether it wants to remain on the world map or not,” he said.
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Calling on soldiers to maintain constant vigilance, he added, “Keep yourselves fully prepared now, if God wills, the opportunity will come soon.”Referring to Operation Sindoor, launched after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, the Army chief said India had struck nine terrorist sites inside Pakistan — seven by the Army and two by the Air Force. “We had identified only terrorist bases. We have no complaints against ordinary Pakistani citizens, but as long as the country sponsors terrorism, we will strike those who support it,” he said.Gen. Dwivedi noted that India had provided proof of all destroyed targets this time, countering Pakistan’s past denials. He also cited a list of casualties mistakenly released by Islamabad, which included over 100 Pakistani soldiers, in addition to the terrorists killed.Highlighting the global support India received after Operation Sindoor, the Army chief said the world had recognised New Delhi’s right to act against terror.During his visit, Gen. Dwivedi also interacted with senior leadership, veterans, civil dignitaries and troops. He reiterated the Army’s commitment to modernisation, technological upgradation and operational excellence, underlining the importance of integrating unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS capabilities to meet evolving threats.The Army chief said history bears witness that during the 1965 and 1971 wars, ordinary citizens stood shoulder to shoulder with the soldiers. “We would want them to join us in the days ahead as well. I want to thank them — their zeal boosts the morale of the soldiers,” he added. Published - October 03, 2025 07:28 pm IST
