New Delhi: The Indian Army is fully ready for any future challenge and will not get scared by Pakistan’s nuclear threats, Western Army Commander Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar said on Thursday.
He spoke to the troops after an award ceremony held at Dhyan Singh Stadium in Mamoon Military Station. As per PTI, Lt Gen Katiyar talked about Operation Sindoor and said that Pakistan had asked for a ceasefire while at the same time they were giving nuclear threats.
“They said if they go down, they will take half the world with them. We ignored those threats then, and we are even better prepared now, with a clear plan for the future,” he was quoted as saying.
Warning over nuclear threats
The Army commander said clearly that India will not bow down to any pressure or intimidation. He said that after the last confrontation, the Army has made its plans stronger and improved its preparedness. He also said that if there is any future conflict, the result on the ground will be decisive.
Pakistan accused of proxy warfare
Lt Gen Katiyar said that Pakistan’s military leadership keeps the country in a war-like situation to stay important in its own domestic politics. He said that while India’s leadership is focusing on the country’s development, Pakistan’s generals are trying to hold on to power.
“Pakistan repeatedly uses terrorist outfits to provoke India so that when we retaliate, it can project a war-like situation and rally domestic support,” he said.
He also said that Pakistan has been misleading its own people by spreading false stories and propaganda. “This time, we will not give them that chance,” he added.
Call for high readiness
The commander stressed that Western Command formations must remain prepared for any scenario. He told troops they should be ready to enter enemy territory, secure key areas and protect regions such as Jammu and Punjab.
“Our readiness must make the enemy think ten times before any misadventure,” he said.
He added that Pakistan has failed to learn lessons from past wars, including the 1971 conflict and Kargil. “The danger has not gone away. Our response must be stronger than before,” he said.