'India was ready for ground offensive against Pakistan': Army chief says Operation Sindoor still underway

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated India was fully prepared for ground operations during Operation Sindoor if Pakistan escalated, highlighting expanded conventional military options. Operation Sindoor, launched in May 2025 after the Pahalgam terror attack, targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, resulting in a four-day standoff. General Dwivedi confirmed the situation in Kashmir remains sensitive but under control, with Indian forces on high alert as Operation Sindoor continues.