Army chief's 'geography or history' warning to Pakistan over terrorism

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi warned Pakistan against sheltering terrorists and targeting India. His remarks signalled a hard line if any fresh provocation comes after last year's Operation Sindoor.Army chief Upendra Dwivedi and Pakistan Field Marshal Asim MunirArmy Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday issued a strong warning to Pakistan, saying that if it continued to shelter terrorists and target India, it would have to decide whether it wanted to remain "part of geography or history". The Army chief's remarks - perhaps the military's sharpest warning since last year's Operation Sindoor - came when he was asked how India would respond if Pakistan provokes it again.Addressing the 'Sena Samwad' event at the Manekshaw Centre, General Dwivedi's remarks come a week after India marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. During the operation, the Indian military destroyed terror camps deep inside Pakistan. A ceasefire was later reached on Islamabad's request on May 10, but only after India struck 11 key Pakistani military sites."If it (Pakistan) continues to harbour terrorists and operate against India, then they have to decide whether they want to be part of geography or history or not," General Dwivedi said. This is, however, not the first time that India has issued such a warning to Pakistan. Last year, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Pakistan would face a "resounding response" that would alter both its history and geography if it dared to intrude in the Sir Creek region.- EndsPublished By: Abhishek DePublished On: May 16, 2026 14:53 IST