8 Terror Camps 'Active' On LoC, Indian Army Ready For Any 'Pakistan Misadventure'

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi laid bare stark security realities Tuesday, confirming eight terror camps operational near the Pakistan border during the Indian Army's annual press conference in New Delhi. He confirmed eight terror camps remain operational—six hugging the Line of Control in Kashmir, two along the International Border. "If any misadventures take place, be assured we will show our strength," Dwivedi declared, eyes fixed on reporters.The Army Chief reflected on the counterterror blitz launched after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. Operation Sindoor, he said, reset strategic balances through 22 minutes of initial strikes extending 88 hours, dismantling seven of nine terror hubs including Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba

bases in PoK and mainland Pakistan. Pakistani forces suffered around 100 casualties in ensuing LoC and IB clashes, sources close to the briefing noted.General Dwivedi emphasized the operation's ongoing nature. "A clear decision to respond decisively was taken at the highest level," he stated, crediting tri-service synergy and national stakeholders like CAPFs, intelligence agencies, and ministries. This marked a benchmark in jointness, aligning with PM Modi's 'Jai' mantra of jointness, Atmanirbharta, and innovation.Rashtriya Rifles units in J&K have ramped up vigil. Bhairav battalions patrol restive sectors, thwarting infiltration bids amid Army Day 2026 preparations. The COAS praised whole-of-government efforts in infrastructure and capability builds.

Operation Sindoor Sets New Response Template

Pakistan's retaliatory drone and missile attempts post-strikes were swiftly neutralized by Indian air defenses, averting any damage. India then hit back at key airbases like Rahim Yar Khan and Nur Khan, underscoring calibrated escalation. "The operation punctured longstanding nuclear rhetoric," Dwivedi told the packed hall.Broader northern security draws constant watch. The Army Chief described the China front as stable yet vigilant, with robust LAC deployments and apex-level talks enabling local activities like grazing. He firmly rejected China's Shaksgam Valley claims, calling the 1963 Pakistan-China pact invalid under Indian stance.Gen Upendra Dwivedi outlined future warfare as a "national level enterprise." Acceleration prefixes all Army initiatives now, from lessons of Sindoor to tri-service drills. J&K's security grid tightens with Rashtriya Rifles leading, as LOC tensions simmer.Meanwhile, northern borders see gradual normalization through CBMs. Hydrotherapy camps resume, signaling eased frictions. Yet, Dwivedi stressed vigilance: "Change must come at the velocity of relevance."