Overview

• Speaking at a Dussehra Shastra Puja with troops in Bhuj, Rajnath Singh said any attempt by Pakistan in the Sir Creek area would draw a reply strong enough to change “history and geography.”
• He alleged that Pakistan has recently expanded military infrastructure near the disputed creek, framing the activity as a sign of hostile intent.
• He announced new coastal capabilities in the sector, virtually inaugurating a Tidal Independent Berthing Facility and a Joint Control Centre to boost joint response and security coordination.
• He asserted that May’s Operation Sindoor achieved its military objectives and “exposed” Pakistan’s air defence, saying Indian forces can impose heavy costs at a time and place of their choosing.
• He stressed that India exercised restraint because the operation targeted terrorism, highlighting tri‑service jointness and a continued counterterrorism posture without signaling a wider war.