Bhuj (Gujarat): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday issued a sharp warning to Pakistan over its recent military activities near the Sir Creek region, cautioning that any misadventure would invite a response strong enough to “change both history and geography.”
The minister was addressing a gathering during the traditional ‘Shashtra Pujan’ ceremony, where he accused Islamabad of deliberately reviving the decades-old border dispute in the marshy Sir Creek area along the Gujarat coastline.
Pakistan’s intentions questioned
Singh pointed out that despite 78 years of independence, Pakistan continues to provoke disputes in the sensitive Sir Creek sector, a 96-km-long marshland in the Rann of Kutch that remains contested between the two countries.
“India has made several attempts to resolve the issue through dialogue, but there is a flaw in Pakistan’s intentions. Its intentions are unclear. The way the Pakistan army has recently expanded its military infrastructure in areas adjacent to Sir Creek reveals its motives,” Singh said.
He underlined that the Indian Army and the Border Security Force (BSF) were keeping a close watch on the region. “If any misadventure is attempted from the Pakistani side in the Sir Creek area, it will receive a decisive response that will alter both history and geography,” he warned.
Reminder of 1965 war
Invoking the memory of the 1965 India-Pakistan war, Singh reminded the audience that Indian troops had advanced deep into Pakistani territory in the past, even reaching the outskirts of Lahore.
“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,” he said, adding weight to his caution.
Operation Sindoor reference
The Defence Minister also referred to Operation Sindoor, in which he said Pakistan had attempted to penetrate India’s defence system but failed. Addressing soldiers in Bhuj, Singh asserted that India’s response exposed Pakistan’s vulnerabilities.
“During Operation Sindoor, 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,” Singh declared.
Heightened tensions along Gujarat border
The warning comes amid heightened security concerns following reports of renewed Pakistani military posturing in areas close to Sir Creek. The strategic location, which opens a route towards Karachi, has been a point of sensitivity for decades, with repeated flare-ups impacting bilateral relations.
Indian security agencies have stepped up vigilance in Gujarat’s coastal belt, with the Defence Minister’s remarks signalling that New Delhi will not allow provocations to go unanswered.
Conclusion
Singh’s strong words reflect India’s hardened stance on border security and cross-border terrorism, as tensions with Pakistan resurface in the sensitive Sir Creek region. By invoking both historical precedent and recent military encounters, the Defence Minister left little doubt that India is prepared to retaliate firmly against any hostile moves.