03 June 2025 : Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday hailed the Indian Armed Forces and said, “Professional military forces are not affected by setbacks or losses.” His statements came in the wake of India’s ongoing efforts against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism under Operation Sindoor.
Speaking at a lecture in Pune, Gen Chauhan also offered an insight into the intent behind Operation Sindoor and said that the aim was “that state-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan has to stop.”
“State-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan has to stop. India is not going to live under the shadow of terror and nuclear blackmail,” said Gen Chauhan, in a direct public rebuke of Islamabad.
About the swiftness and impact of India’s precision strikes on Pakistan-based terror camps, CDS Chauhan said that the Indian armed forces have “raised the bar” in the fight against terrorism.
We have drawn a new line of military operation against terror. We’ve connected terrorism to critical resources — like water — and demonstrated that Pakistan’s strategy to bleed India by a thousand cuts will no longer go unanswered,” he was quoted as saying by PTI.
Summary:
CDS Anil Chauhan stated that professional militaries focus on mission success over losses, dismissing Pakistan’s aircraft downing claims as false during Operation Sindoor.