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India warns Pakistan of "unprecedented and decisive" response after Op Sindoor

Defence minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan of strong retaliation after the Navy said India was close to striking from sea during Operation Sindoor, which followed the April 2025 Pahalgam attack.

Apr 2nd 2026 · India

Insights

  • Operation Sindoor followed the April 2025 Pahalgam attack and targeted terrorist hideouts and infrastructure in Pakistan.
  • Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said India was minutes away from striking Pakistan from sea before Pakistan requested a stoppage of kinetic actions.
  • Defence minister Rajnath Singh said any misadventure from Pakistan would invite unprecedented and decisive action and that the operation is not over yet.
  • Rajnath cited earlier responses such as the Uri surgical strikes and Pulwama air strikes as part of a tougher national security posture.
  • Tripathi described the navy deployment during Op Sindoor as swift, highly aggressive, and demonstrating exemplary readiness and resolve.