Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has said that Operation Sindoor is still ongoing, with Indian armed forces keeping a close and constant watch on the enemy’s activities, even as security conditions across sensitive regions remain stable and under control.
Addressing an investiture ceremony at the South Western Command in Jaipur, General Dwivedi stated that the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force carried out joint precision strikes on nine terrorist camps and infrastructure targets in Pakistan as part of Operation Sindoor. The coordinated operation, he said, was completed in just 22 minutes, reflecting India’s growing operational capability, technological edge and seamless inter-service coordination.
According to PTI, the Army chief said the operation was launched in response to the April 22, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, after which a “clear decision” was taken at the highest political and military levels to respond decisively and proportionately.
“Within 88 hours, our precision, professionalism and operational superiority forced Pakistan to agree to a ceasefire,” General Dwivedi said, describing the operation as a strong demonstration of India’s resolve to protect its sovereignty and national interests.
Highlighting the changing global security environment, the Army chief noted that armed conflicts worldwide have increased sharply in both number and intensity over the past year. This, he said, makes continuous preparedness, vigilance and modernisation non-negotiable for any nation.
“Only those nations that are prepared succeed,” he said, stressing that India’s armed forces must remain agile, technologically advanced and operationally ready at all times.
On the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), General Dwivedi said conditions remain stable, but cautioned that sustained vigilance is essential given the volatile regional dynamics. He said troop deployments are balanced and robust, while infrastructure development, logistics and capacity-building efforts are progressing steadily under a whole-of-nation approach.
He emphasised that border management today is not just a military task but involves coordinated efforts across ministries, state governments and security agencies.
Turning to Jammu and Kashmir, the Army chief said the security situation remains sensitive but firmly under control. He credited sustained counter-terror operations, intelligence-led policing and development-oriented governance for pushing terrorist recruitment to its lowest-ever levels.
As an indicator of growing normalcy and public confidence, General Dwivedi pointed to the peaceful conduct of the Shri Amarnath Yatra, which witnessed large participation without major security incidents.
General Dwivedi also spoke about the Northeast, particularly Manipur, saying the security situation has improved significantly due to proactive government measures and decisive action by security forces.
He cited the Shirui Lily Festival, the resumption of the Durand Cup, and the restoration of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement as important cultural and institutional markers of stabilisation and return to normalcy in the region.
Underlining the changing nature of warfare, the Army chief said future conflicts cannot be won by a single force alone and require a coordinated national effort involving all arms of the military, industry, technology and governance.
In line with the Prime Minister’s emphasis on jointness, self-reliance and innovation, General Dwivedi said the Army is accelerating modernisation, operational preparedness and organisational reforms.
He said steps are being taken to strengthen force structures, including the formation of new combat and support units such as the Rudra Brigade, Bhairav Battalion and Shaktiban Regiment, aimed at enhancing rapid response, specialised warfare capabilities and overall combat readiness.
Concluding his address, the Army chief reaffirmed that while India seeks peace, it will not hesitate to act decisively against threats to its security. “Operation Sindoor stands as a reminder that India remains vigilant, capable and fully prepared to respond to any challenge,” he said.
