Overview

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said any Pakistani move in the Sir Creek area would face a decisive response that could change "history and geography."
• Singh accused Pakistan of expanding military infrastructure near the disputed estuary, calling it a sign of hostile intent.
• He virtually inaugurated a tidal‑berthing facility and a Joint Control Centre in the creek sector to enhance integrated coastal operations, coordination and rapid response.
• Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi warned the military would not show the restraint seen in Operation Sindoor 1.0, coupling the message with his own stark "geography" remark.
• Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh claimed India destroyed 4–5 Pakistani fighter jets during Operation Sindoor and dismissed Pakistan’s shoot‑down claims as unsubstantiated.