Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Navy Chief Warns of Strong Response to Threats
The head of the Indian Navy, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, said that Operation Sindoor, which was started after a terrorist attack in India, is not over yet.
He was speaking at an event in New Delhi.
He praised the Indian government and the people for supporting the military.
He also warned that if anyone tries to harm India, the military will respond strongly, just like they did during Operation Sindoor.
This operation was started after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025, where 26 people were killed.
The Indian military attacked terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), leading to a four-day standoff and a ceasefire on May 10.
Admiral Tripathi also mentioned that operations in the Western Arabian Sea have been ongoing for the past 7-8 months, affecting Pakistan's economy.
Additionally, India has put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance until Pakistan ends cross-border terrorism.
India also observed Navy Day with ceremonies honoring the sailors who fought in the 1971 war with Pakistan.
Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi stated that Operation Sindoor is ongoing and India will strongly retaliate against any future threats.
Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025, which killed 26 people.
The Indian military attacked and destroyed terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), leading to a four-day standoff and a ceasefire on May 10.
Tripathi praised the Indian government's actions and the support of the citizens during the Armed Forces Flag Day Function 2025 in New Delhi.
India observed Navy Day with ceremonies honoring the sailors who fought in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War.
- Who
- Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Indian government, Indian military, citizens of India
- What
- Operation Sindoor, a military action against terrorist bases in Pakistan, and warnings of a strong response to any future threats
- When
- Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, after the Pahalgam terrorist attack; current warnings given during the Armed Forces Flag Day Function 2025 on December 7, 2025
- Where
- New Delhi, India; operations targeted terrorist bases in Pakistan and PoK
- Why
- To retaliate against the Pahalgam terrorist attack and to deter future threats, and to pressure Pakistan to end cross-border terrorism
Indian Government and Military
Terrorist Groups and Pakistan
Operation Sindoor
Indian Government and Military
Operation Sindoor is a necessary and justified response to terrorist attacks and will continue if provoked.
Terrorist Groups and Pakistan
Operation Sindoor is seen as an aggressive military action that escalates tensions.
Indus Waters Treaty
Indian Government and Military
India has put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance to pressure Pakistan to end cross-border terrorism.
Terrorist Groups and Pakistan
Pakistan views this as a unilateral and unfair move that affects its water resources.
- Operation Name
- Operation Sindoor
- Operation Trigger
- Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025
- Casualties in Pahalgam Attack
- 26 people killed
- Operation Target
- Terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)
- Operation Outcome
- Four-day standoff with Pakistan, concluded with a ceasefire on May 10
- Event Attended
- Armed Forces Flag Day Function 2025
- Event Location
- New Delhi
- Navy Day Observance
- Thursday (date not specified)
- Indus Waters Treaty Status
- Put in abeyance until Pakistan ends cross-border terrorism
