“Minutes Away From Strike”: Navy Chief Says India Nearly Hit Pakistan During Operation Sindoor

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:37pm on 01 Apr 2026,Wednesday India Global

Dinesh K Tripathi said the Indian Navy was “minutes away from striking Pakistan” during Operation Sindoor. He said the strike was stopped after Pakistan requested a halt in action. The operation followed the Pahalgam terror attack last year. The Navy maintained a “highly aggressive posture” and showed strong readiness. Speaking at a ceremony in Mumbai, he praised naval forces for quick deployment. He also said global tensions have increased at sea due to ongoing conflicts. Many ships remain stranded in West Asia. The Navy continues to stay alert and prepared for any future threats.

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