India’s Operation Sindoor, launched on the night of May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, continues to draw key revelations from the country’s top military leadership. Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has now explained why the Pakistan Navy remained largely inactive during the brief but intense conflict in May.
Speaking on Tuesday, Admiral Tripathi said that India’s rapid maritime mobilisation and “aggressive posturing” forced the Pakistan Navy to stay close to its ports and along the Makran coast. According to him, the immediate deployment of India’s carrier battle group played a decisive role in keeping Pakistan’s fleet confined, preventing it from undertaking any meaningful operations at sea.
The Navy chief emphasised that Operation Sindoor is still ongoing. He clarified that although the peak military exchanges occurred in early May, the operation as a whole has not formally concluded. “It’s an operation that remains in progress,” he said, underlining continuing security vigilance.
Operation Sindoor targeted terror infrastructure deep inside Pakistan, resulting in the elimination of over 100 terrorists. After Pakistan escalated the situation, India responded by neutralising multiple military installations across the border. The confrontation ended on May 10 following a ceasefire understanding.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also recently hailed Operation Sindoor as a significant example of civil–military coordination. Addressing trainee officers at LBSNAA, he praised administrative agencies for sharing crucial information, running nationwide mock drills, and reinforcing public confidence during the tense period. Singh highlighted that India maintained a “balanced and non-escalatory” approach, even as Pakistan’s actions prevented the border situation from normalising.
The Navy’s swift preparedness, combined with coordinated civilian support, ensured India maintained an upper hand throughout the conflict both at sea and on land.
