Defense Minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan on Thursday that its recent construction of military infrastructure close to the sensitive Sir Creek region demonstrates its "true intentions."
He threatened to respond to any mishap by the neighbour with a "so strong it will change both history and geography" of the region.The Indian Army displayed bravery in the 1965 war by making it to Lahore.
After doing shastra (weapons) puja at the Bhuj military post in Gujarat, Singh stated, "Pakistan must keep in mind that the road to Karachi also passes through the Creek in 2025."
Due to varying interpretations of the maritime boundary in the area, the marshes of Sir Creek, a 96 km long tidal estuary that separates Pakistan's Sindh from the Rann of Kutch, have been a source of concern between the neighbors.
The long running conflict impacts the delineation of maritime borders and EEZs in the Arabian Sea, as well as access to fishing rights and possible natural resources like oil and gas in the area.
According to Rajnath, Pakistan attempted unsuccessfully to breach India's defenses along the LoCand International Border, which stretches from Leh to the Sir Creek region, by launching several waves of drones and a few missiles during the fierce cross border fighting that took place under Operation Sindoor from May 7 to May 10.
According to Rajnath, the ndian reaction "exposed the weaknesses of Pakistan's air defense."
India exhibited caution despite its greater capabilities because its military response was directed against terrorists and their training facilities.
Escalation and the outbreak of war were not the goals of Operation Sindoor.
I'm glad the Indian military was able to accomplish all of Operation Sindoor's military goals. But we're still fighting terrorism," he stated.
