The defence minister made the remarks at a military base near Bhuj in Gujarat, where he celebrated Dussehra with soldiers and performed the traditional 'shastra puja (worship of weapons)’
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performs rituals during the 'Shastra Pooja' on Vijayadashmi, in Bhuj, on Thursday. PIC/PTI
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan against any aggression in the Sir Creek region, saying that such a move would be met with a "resounding response" capable of changing "history and geography", news agency PTI reported.
Singh made the remarks at a military base near Bhuj in Gujarat, where he celebrated Dussehra with soldiers and performed the traditional 'shastra puja (worship of weapons)’.
Highlighting the Indian Army’s achievements, the minister said the objectives of Operation Sindoor had been successfully met and stressed that the aim was not to escalate tensions into a full-scale war, PTI reported. However, his comments on Sir Creek drew particular attention.
"Any aggression by Pakistan in the Sir Creek area will be met with a resounding response that will change both history and geography," Singh said, adding, "In the 1965 war, the Indian Army had demonstrated the capability to reach Lahore. Today, in 2025, Pakistan should remember that one route to Karachi passes through the creek."
Sir Creek is a 96-km-long tidal estuary between Gujarat's Rann of Kutch and Pakistan, and is disputed due to differing interpretations of maritime boundaries.
"Despite 78 years of independence, the border dispute continues in the Sir Creek area. India has repeatedly tried to resolve this issue through dialogue, but Pakistan's intentions remain flawed and unclear," the defence minister said.
He also cited Pakistan's recent expansion of military infrastructure near the creek as a worrying sign.
Singh reiterated that the Indian Army and Border Security Force vigilantly guard the country’s borders.
On Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on May 7, Singh said: "Pakistan made an unsuccessful attempt to penetrate India's defence system from Leh to Sir Creek. However, in retaliatory action, Indian forces completely exposed the Pakistani air defence system and sent a message to the world that Indian forces can inflict heavy losses on Pakistan whenever and wherever they wish."
Stressing that India displayed restraint during the operation, the Union Minister said, "Escalating it and starting a war was not the objective of Operation Sindoor. I am happy that Indian forces have successfully achieved all military objectives. But our fight against terrorism continues."
He also praised the jointness of India’s armed forces, stating, "It was the jointness of our Army, Air Force and Navy that executed Operation Sindoor in record time. Your strategy, courage and capability have proven that India can defeat the enemy in every situation."
Describing the three services as the "pillars" of India’s strength, he added: "When these services work together, we can effectively face every challenge."
On performing the 'shastra puja' during Dussehra, Singh said: "For us, weapons are not just tools or displays of power. Weapons are a means to establish righteousness."
(With PTI inputs)
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