Any misadventure will be met with a response that changes history and geography: Rajnath Singh
In a sharp escalation of rhetoric amid rising tensions in the Sir Creek region, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, asserting that any misadventure along the disputed border area would provoke a response from India “so robust it could change both history and geography.”
Speaking at a public event on the occasion of ‘Shashtra Pujan’ in Bhuj, Singh accused Pakistan of deliberately escalating the long-standing Sir Creek dispute — a sensitive 96-km marshy strip in the Rann of Kutch that has remained a point of contention since independence.
“Even after 78 years of independence, Pakistan continues to stir up the border dispute in the Sir Creek area. India has tried to resolve the matter through dialogue, but Pakistan’s intentions are unclear,” Singh said, highlighting the recent expansion of Pakistani military infrastructure near the region as a sign of “malicious intent.”
The Defence Minister praised the vigilance of the Indian Army and Border Security Force (BSF), who jointly guard the region, and warned that any aggression from Pakistan would be met with a decisive and punishing response.
“If any misadventure is attempted from the Pakistani side, it will receive a decisive response that will alter both history and geography,” Singh declared, adding dramatically:
“Pakistan should remember — one route to Karachi passes through the Creek.”
Reference to the 1965 war and Pakistan’s vulnerability
Recalling India’s military achievements during the 1965 war with Pakistan, Singh reminded Islamabad of the Indian Army’s previous advances up to Lahore.
“In the 1965 war, our forces demonstrated the capability to reach Lahore. Today, in 2025, Pakistan should remember that one route to Karachi passes through the Creek,” he reiterated, suggesting India’s operational readiness and strategic depth remain formidable.
Addressing Indian soldiers in Bhuj, Singh also referenced Operation Sindoor, a recent military engagement, during which he said Pakistan attempted but failed to breach India’s defence network from Leh to Sir Creek.
“Pakistan made an unsuccessful attempt to penetrate India’s defence system. But our forces retaliated strongly, exposing their air defence capabilities,” Singh said.
“The message to the world is clear — the Indian military can inflict significant damage on the enemy, anywhere, anytime.”
The minister reaffirmed India’s ongoing commitment to fighting cross-border terrorism and emphasised that the country would not tolerate threats to its sovereignty, whether on land, air, or sea.
Strategic importance of Sir Creek
The Sir Creek region, though geographically remote and largely uninhabited, holds immense strategic and economic significance due to its proximity to key naval routes, coastal installations, and potential energy reserves. Both India and Pakistan claim the area, and tensions have flared periodically over military movements and surveillance activities.
Rajnath Singh’s remarks come amid reports of increased Pakistani troop movements and infrastructure development near the region, prompting heightened alertness among Indian defence forces.
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