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Indian Navy chief said that the role of the navy has become "more critical than ever" as India navigates an era with a rapidly changing global security environment.

Indian Navy chief weighs in on India's new approach to tackle terrorism (PTI Image)

India’s decision during Operation Sindoor to treat any terror strike as an act of war has added a new dimension to the Indian Navy’s operational outlook, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Friday.

He pointed out that the Indian naval ships, submarines, and aircraft were operationally deployed during Operation Sindoor, showcasing strength to deter any “potential actions from our western adversary" in the maritime domain.

“This rapid and measured response not only showcased our strategic reach and maritime dominance, but sent a clear message of resolve, forcing our adversary to plead for ceasefire, I would say, just in time," Admiral Tripathi said while addressing an investiture ceremony at the Nausena Bhawan in the national capital.

“India’s evolved approach to treat any act of terror as an act of war has added a new dimension to our operational outlook," Admiral Tripathi highlighted.

He noted that the role of the Indian Navy is “more critical than ever" as India navigates an era with a rapidly changing global security environment.

After Operation Sindoor was put on pause on May 10, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had visited INS Vikrant in Goa on May 30 and interacted with the naval soldiers, lauding their battle preparedness during the four-day (May 7 to 10) military conflict between India and Pakistan. India had launched Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which killed 26 civilians.

Rajnath had said that within 96 hours of the terror attack, “our western fleet ships deployed at sea carried out multiple successful firings of surface to surface, and surface to air missiles and torpedoes on the western and eastern coast".

In India’s Operation Sindoor, over 100 terrorists were killed in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in precision airstrikes.

Pakistan escalated the situation and carried out drone and missile strikes in India, most of which were thwarted by the Indian air defence systems.

On May 10, India struck Pakistan’s airbases with BrahMos missiles, making them inoperational. Down on its knees due to India’s blows, the Pakistani DGMO contacted his Indian counterpart and urged a ceasefire.

India and Pakistan reached an “agreement" that day to halt military action. India made it clear that Operation Sindoor was only put on hold and was not over yet.

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