Archive · 3 Oct 2025
India Warns Pakistan Over Sir Creek Border Dispute
India and Pakistan are locked in a long-standing dispute over Sir Creek, a 96-kilometer waterway that forms part of their border.
India has warned Pakistan against any aggressive actions in the region.
The disagreement stems from differing views on the boundary line.
India believes the boundary should follow the middle of the creek, as per historical agreements, while Pakistan claims it should run along the eastern bank, potentially giving it more control.
This matters because of valuable fishing grounds, potential oil and gas reserves, and the impact on each country's economic zone.
The situation is further complicated by environmental factors like changing creek courses.
India has warned Pakistan against any misadventure in the Sir Creek region.
Sir Creek is a 96-km tidal estuary forming part of the border.
The dispute dates back to colonial-era boundary arrangements.
India maintains the boundary runs through the mid-channel.
Pakistan argues the boundary lies along the eastern bank.
- Who
- India and Pakistan
- What
- Dispute over Sir Creek border
- When
- Ongoing dispute, recent warnings
- Where
- Sir Creek, Rann of Kutch
- Why
- Differing interpretations of border, economic and strategic importance
India's View
Pakistan's View
Boundary Interpretation
India's View
Boundary runs through the mid-channel.
Pakistan's View
Boundary along the eastern bank.
- Disputed Area
- Sir Creek
- Location
- Gujarat (India) / Sindh (Pakistan)
- Description
- 96-km tidal estuary
- India's Warning
- Strong response to misadventure
- Economic Significance
- Fishing grounds, potential hydrocarbon reserves
- India's Stance
- Boundary runs through mid-channel
- Pakistan's Stance
- Boundary along eastern bank
Sources
What Is Sir Creek & Why Did Rajnath Singh Warn Pakistan Its 'Geography Could Change' Over It?
Rajnath Singh’s stern warning to Pakistan and the strategic importance of Sir Creek sector
Sir Creek standoff: How a 96 km marshland shapes India Pakistan tensions
Army, Air Force Chiefs' 'Stop State-Sponsored Terrorism Or...' Warning To Pak
‘Pakistan will think whether it wants to remain on world map’: Army chief warns Islamabad over terror sponsoring
Sir Creek explained: Why India warned Pakistan over this 96-kilometre stretch in Rann of Kutch
