Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan against aggression in Sir Creek, reminds country of success of Operation Sindoor
PTC Web Desk: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday issued a strong warning to Pakistan, stating that any aggression in the Sir Creek region will face a “resounding response” capable of changing “history and geography.”
Speaking at a military base near Bhuj in Gujarat, Rajnath Singh celebrated Dussehra with soldiers and performed the traditional ‘shastra puja’ (worship of weapons). He stressed that India’s military action is focused on protecting the nation and combating terrorism, not escalating into war.
“Any aggression by Pakistan in the Sir Creek area will be met with a resounding response that will change both history and geography,” he said. He recalled the 1965 war, noting that the Indian Army had reached Lahore, and warned that today one route to Karachi passes through the Sir Creek region.
Sir Creek is a 96-km tidal estuary located between Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch and Pakistan. The area remains disputed due to differing interpretations of maritime boundaries. Rajnath Singh emphasised that despite 78 years of independence, the border dispute continues and Pakistan’s intentions remain unclear.
He also highlighted the recent expansion of Pakistan’s military infrastructure near Sir Creek, describing it as a sign of its aggressive intentions. He reassured that the Indian Army and the Border Security Force are vigilantly guarding the borders.
The defence minister also reviewed the achievements of Operation Sindoor, which India launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on May 7, 2025. The operation targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistani-controlled areas and involved four days of intense clashes, ending on May 10 with an agreement to stop military action.
During the operation, Rajnath Singh said, Pakistan unsuccessfully tried to penetrate India’s defence system from Leh to Sir Creek. Indian forces, in retaliation, exposed Pakistan’s air defence system, sending a clear message about India’s military capabilities.
“Operation Sindoor was not aimed at starting a war. The objective was to counter terrorism, and I am proud that Indian forces achieved all military goals during the operation,” Singh said.
He further highlighted the importance of coordination among India’s three armed services—the Army, Air Force, and Navy—and praised the bravery and strategy of soldiers who carried out Operation Sindoor successfully.
He also reiterated the symbolic significance of weapons in India. “Weapons are not just tools or a display of power; they are a means to establish righteousness,” he said.