Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a powerful message to Pakistan on Thursday, cautioning that any provocation or misadventure in the Sir Creek region would be met with a “decisive response” capable of altering both “history and geography.”
Next War In Sir Creek | India Give Warning To Pakistan
Speaking to troops at the Bhuj Military Station in Gujarat, Singh criticised Pakistan for persisting with disputes over the Sir Creek sector even after 78 years of India’s independence. He noted that Islamabad’s recent efforts to enhance its military infrastructure in the area indicate its hostile intentions.
“If Pakistan dares to act in the Sir Creek sector, the response will be so strong that it will change both history and geography,” Singh asserted. He reminded Pakistan of India’s historic military successes, saying, “In 1965, our Army reached Lahore. In 2025, Pakistan should remember that the road to Karachi also passes through the Creek.”
Background: The Sir Creek Dispute
Sir Creek is a 98-kilometre-long narrow water channel located between the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat and Pakistan. The area remains disputed due to conflicting interpretations of the maritime boundary. The terrain, marked by marshes, venomous wildlife, and extreme weather, makes it one of the most challenging zones for military operations.
Shastra Puja and India’s Civilisational Philosophy
On the occasion of Vijayadashami, Singh performed the traditional Shastra Puja (weapon worship) at Bhuj. He described the ceremony as a symbol of India’s timeless ethos, where weapons are revered as protectors of dharma rather than mere instruments of violence.
Drawing from Indian culture, he said, “Farmers worship their ploughs, students respect their books, and soldiers honour their weapons. Knowledge without the strength to defend it is vulnerable, while power without wisdom leads to chaos. The harmony of Shaastra (knowledge) and Shastra (weaponry) keeps our civilisation strong and eternal.”
Addressing Modern Security Challenges
Highlighting the evolving nature of warfare, Singh pointed out that India’s defence challenges are multifaceted. “Threats appear in various forms — sometimes as direct aggression, sometimes as terrorism, and increasingly as cyber and information warfare,” he said.
Operation Sindoor: A Message to Pakistan
The Defence Minister praised the Indian armed forces for their successful execution of Operation Sindoor, which thwarted Pakistan’s recent attempts to breach India’s security from Leh to Sir Creek. Singh remarked that the swift counter-operation not only exposed Pakistan’s air defence vulnerabilities but also showcased India’s ability to retaliate decisively.
He said, “Our forces have proven that India can inflict heavy damage at a time, place, and manner of its choosing. Yet, we exercised restraint, as Operation Sindoor’s aim was to neutralise terrorism, not to escalate conflict.”
The operation, launched on May 7 following the Pahalgam terror attack, targeted terrorist infrastructure in areas allegedly under Pakistan’s control and concluded on May 10 after both sides agreed to cease hostilities.
Concluding his address, Singh reaffirmed India’s firm stance against terrorism, declaring, “Our military goals have been fully achieved, but our fight against terrorism will continue with unwavering determination.”
