Army Chief Reveals India Was Ready for Ground Offensive During Recent Pakistan Tensions

India Was Ready for Ground Attack During Pakistan Standoff, Says Army Chief

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has shared important details about Operation Sindoor. He said India was fully prepared for a ground offensive if tensions with Pakistan had increased further.

Speaking at a public event, General Dwivedi explained that India had carried out major mobilization of its forces. The army was ready to launch ground operations if the situation between the two countries had worsened.

His comments come after several drones were seen flying along the Line of Control in Kashmir recently. The Army chief did not give full details about these sightings. However, he said the situation in Kashmir remains sensitive but is under firm control.

General Dwivedi confirmed that Operation Sindoor, which started in May 2025, is still active. The operation continues to monitor activities across the border.

"Our eyes and ears remain fully alert since Operation Sindoor is underway. We have already put in place all required actions from our side," the Army chief said. He was answering questions about terror camps operating in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

The Army chief shared that nearly eight terror camps are still active, according to their information. About two camps are located opposite the International Border. Six camps are opposite the Line of Control.

"There is still some presence or training activity in these camps. If any such activity happens again, we will carry out whatever action we need to take," he added.

Operation Sindoor began as India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. On April 22, 2025, at least 26 tourists were killed in the attack. This was the worst terror incident in the Kashmir Valley since the Pulwama attack in 2019.

India blamed The Resistance Front for the attack. This group is linked to the Pakistan-based terror organization Laskhar-e-Taiba. Both The Resistance Front and Pakistan denied involvement. Despite this, India decided to carry out military strikes across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

The operation involved all three armed forces. The Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force struck nine terror camps in the region. The military action led to a four-day standoff between India and Pakistan. Blackouts and air raid sirens were activated along the Line of Control and International Border during this period.

The Army chief's statement shows India remains watchful and prepared to respond to any security threats from across the border.