Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan of stronger response to any future terror attack

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October 15 warns that any further terrorist activity originating from Pakistan would invite an even stronger Indian response, reiterating that New Delhi’s commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness.

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Addressing the Times Network National Defence Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, Singh says India’s civilisational values favour dialogue, coexistence and peaceful resolution of disputes, but maintaining peace also requires strength and military preparedness. He stresses that India will respond decisively to threats against its national security.

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Singh cites India’s past counter-terrorism operations, including the 2016 surgical strikes following the Uri attack, the 2019 Balakot airstrikes after Pulwama, and Operation Sindoor in 2025, launched following the Pahalgam terror attack. He presents these operations as evidence of India’s shift towards a more proactive response to cross-border terrorism.

The warning reinforces New Delhi’s position that efforts to maintain regional peace will go hand in hand with protecting India’s sovereignty and security. It also signals continuity in the government’s deterrence-based approach, under which future terrorist attacks originating from Pakistani territory could invite a response stronger than previous operations.

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