On October 2, 2025, during a ceremonial event at the Bhuj Military Station in Gujarat, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Armed Forces for their success in Operation Sindoor, which effectively thwarted Pakistan’s attempts to breach India’s defense network from Leh to the Sir Creek region. Singh emphasized that this operation not only revealed vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s air defense system but also underscored India’s capability to inflict significant damage on its adversaries at a time and place of its choosing. He issued a stern warning against any aggressive actions by Pakistan in the Sir Creek area, reiterating that such moves would provoke a decisive response that could alter both history and geography, reminiscent of India’s military achievements in past conflicts. The minister reaffirmed that while India is committed to counter-terrorism efforts, it demonstrated restraint during the operation to avoid escalating tensions into a full-scale war. Singh also highlighted the importance of joint operational capability among the Army, Navy, and Air Force as critical to India’s national security, particularly in addressing multifaceted challenges including terrorism, external aggression, and cyber threats. This event, marked by the shastra puja ceremony symbolizing respect for military power as instruments of righteousness, reflects India’s broader strategic posture of preparedness and deterrence in the face of persistent security challenges from neighboring adversaries.