Navy Chief: Sindoor Was Minutes from Striking Pakistan at Sea
Navy Chief: Sindoor Was Minutes from Striking Pakistan at Sea
Navy chief reveals Operation Sindoor's brinkmanship, saying forces were minutes away from a sea strike on Pakistan during the 2025 operation.
India's Navy chief revealed at a naval investiture ceremony in Mumbai that Operation Sindoor had pushed forces to the brink. The operation, launched on May 7, 2025, two weeks after a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, aimed to dismantle terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The navy maintained a highly aggressive posture throughout the period, and at one point was just minutes away from striking Pakistan from the sea when Pakistan requested a halt to kinetic actions. Over 100 terrorists were killed during Sindoor, followed by a few days of limited clashes before a cessation of hostilities was announced on May 10.
The admiral also highlighted the navy's swift deployment and capabilities observed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a historic 17-hour overnight embarkation along the Western Seaboard. Through swift and resolute actions during Op Sindoor, the Indian Navy reinforced the nation's confidence and trust in its capabilities, underscoring the force's readiness and strategic reach.
The remarks, made during the investiture ceremony, come amid ongoing discussions about India's defense posture and regional security. They illustrate how the armed forces project power when required and emphasize a message of deterrence paired with rapid, disciplined execution. The sustained tempo of operations this year reflects a resolve to address threats promptly while maintaining national security at the forefront.
