Overview

• Rajnath Singh alleged Pakistan has expanded military infrastructure near Sir Creek and warned any misadventure would draw a decisive response that could change both history and geography.
• He said Indian forces achieved all military objectives in May’s Operation Sindoor and claimed Pakistan’s air defence was exposed during its failed attempt to breach India’s defences.
• He stressed that India exercised restraint because the operation targeted terrorism, with the broader fight against cross-border terrorism continuing.
• He highlighted that jointness across the Army, Navy and Air Force enabled rapid execution, and praised the Army and BSF for vigilant border protection.
• He performed Shastra Puja in Bhuj, observed a multi-agency capability exercise, and urged troops to adopt new technology, intensify training, and prepare for cyber, drone and information warfare while advancing defence self-reliance and troop welfare.