Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Naravane Says Operation Sindoor Shifted India’s Pakistan Approach
Former Army chief M. M. Naravane talked about India’s military response after the Pahalgam terror attack.
He said Operation Sindoor was necessary.
He explained that India targeted people supporting terrorist groups in places deep inside Pakistan.
He said this was different from earlier actions that mostly focused on areas near the border.
Naravane said Indian forces are watching activity near Sir Creek.
He said people should not panic and that the forces would act if needed.
He also discussed talks between India and China about their unclear boundary.
Finally, he said India should create theatre commands more quickly because modern wars require faster decisions.
Former Army chief M. M. Naravane called Operation Sindoor a necessary response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
He said the operation targeted terrorist supporters deep inside Pakistan, including Muridke and Bahawalpur.
Naravane described the strikes as a significant change from earlier responses focused near the border.
He said Indian forces were monitoring reported Pakistani activity in the Sir Creek sector and would respond if necessary.
He supported faster progress toward theatre commands and discussed the unresolved India-China boundary dispute.
- Who
- Former Indian Army chief General M. M. Naravane discussed Operation Sindoor and wider defence and security issues.
- What
- Naravane said Operation Sindoor represented a significant shift in India’s approach toward Pakistan and supported faster theatreisation of the armed forces.
- When
- The remarks were made on Saturday, August 29, after Naravane attended a private event; he said Operation Sindoor followed the Pahalgam attack.
- Where
- Naravane spoke in Vadodara, India, and referred to strikes in Muridke and Bahawalpur, Pakistan, as well as reported activity near Sir Creek.
- Why
- He said the operation responded to terrorism and its support networks, while theatre commands were needed because modern warfare is changing and decision cycles are becoming shorter.
- Speaker
- General M. M. Naravane, former 28th Chief of the Army Staff
- Operation
- Operation Sindoor
- Stated trigger
- The Pahalgam terror attack
- Locations cited
- Muridke and Bahawalpur in Pakistan
- Earlier responses mentioned
- Responses after the Uri and Pulwama attacks, including the Balakot strikes
- Reported Pakistani activity
- Activity in the Sir Creek sector and an alleged operation called Operation Ababil
- India-China talks
- The 25th round of Special Representative-level discussions involving Ajit Doval and Wang Yi
- Defence reform
- Naravane said theatreisation discussions began after the Kargil War and should move forward quickly
