Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, speaking on the occasion of 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, said that the surgical strikes during Operation Sindoor were a clear message to Pakistan that supporters of terrorism will not be spared.
"Operation Sindoor was a message to Pakistan as well as a response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which was a deep wound for the entire nation. This time India not only mourned but showed that the response will be decisive," Gen Dwivedi said at the Kargil War Memorial.
"The faith shown by the countrymen and the free hand given by the government, the Indian Army gave a befitting surgical response. Any power that tries to challenge the unity, integrity, and sovereignty of India or harm the people will be given a befitting reply. This is the new normal of India," he said.
"India attained a decisive victory by effective targeting of terror infrastructure in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The army targeted the terrorist infrastructure and foiled the other aggressive moves of Pakistan to attain a decisive victory," he said.
"The Pakistani action on May 8 and 9 was responded to effectively. Our army air defence stood like an impregnable wall which could not be breached by any missile or drones," he said.
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"Rudra, all of the brigade, is being established for which I gave my approval yesterday. Under this, we will have infantry, mechanised infantry, armoured units, artillery, special forces, and unmanned aerial units in one place to provide logistics and combat support," he said.
Dwivedi said, "Every infantry battalion now has a drone platoon. In the artillery, the Shaktiban regiment has been set up, which will be equipped with a drone, counter-drone, and loiter munition. Every regiment will have a composite battery equipped with these things."
The army chief said our capability will increase manifold in the coming days as we are equipping the army air defence systems with indigenous missiles. Recalling the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the silver jubilee celebrations last year, the military chief said the presence of top leaders shows that it is not only an army day but a festival for the entire nation.
"The nation is safe due to the sacrifices made by the heroes at the icy heights. We remember their dedication and determination, and we bow to the brave heroes who laid down their lives so that we can live a peaceful life with dignity," he added.
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