The Sir Creek region, a 96-km-long marshy stretch in the Rann of Kutch, has been a disputed area between India and Pakistan for decades.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday gave a strong warning to Pakistan over its recent military activities near the Sir Creek region. He said that if Pakistan tried any misadventure, India’s reply would be so strong that it could “change both history and geography.” Speaking at a public event during Shashtra Pujan, Singh said Pakistan was once again trying to create trouble over the Sir Creek border issue, which has remained unresolved even after 78 years of independence.
“Even after 78 years of independence, a dispute over the border in the Sir Creek area is being stirred up. India has made several attempts to resolve the issue through dialogue, but there is a flaw in Pakistan’s intentions; its intentions are unclear,” Singh said.
“Any aggression by Pakistan in the Sir Creek area will be met with a resounding response that will change both history and geography,” he added.
The minister stressed that India is closely watching Pakistan’s activities, especially the recent expansion of military bases near the sensitive Sir Creek zone along Gujarat’s coastline.
The Sir Creek region, a 96-km-long marshy stretch in the Rann of Kutch, has been a disputed area between India and Pakistan for decades.
Rajnath Singh said that India’s forces are fully prepared to defend the border. “The Indian Army and BSF are guarding our borders with full vigilance. If Pakistan tries any misadventure in Sir Creek, the response will be so strong that it could change both history and geography,” he warned.
Singh reminded Pakistan of the past, citing the 1965 war when Indian troops had advanced close to Lahore. “In 1965, the Indian Army showed its strength by reaching Lahore. Today, in 2025, Pakistan should remember — one direct route to Karachi passes through Sir Creek,” he said, adding a sharp warning to Islamabad.
His comments come at a time when Pakistan has reportedly increased its military presence near the Sir Creek area, raising security concerns in India.
Rajnath on Operation Sindoor
Speaking about Operation Sindoor, he said Pakistan had tried and failed to break through India’s defence system during the operation. “From Leh to Sir Creek, Pakistan attempted to penetrate our security, but they were unsuccessful,” Singh said.
He explained that in retaliation, Indian forces completely exposed Pakistan’s air defence network and sent a strong message to the world, that India has the capability to inflict heavy damage on its enemy anytime and anywhere.
Singh added that India chose to exercise restraint. “The aim of Operation Sindoor was to target terrorism, not to escalate into a full-scale war. I am satisfied that our forces met all their objectives. But our battle against terrorism is still ongoing,” he said.
Operation Sindoor was launched by India on May 7, 2025, after the terror attack in Pahalgam. The strikes focused on terrorist camps inside Pakistan-controlled territory. Fighting went on for four days and ended on May 10, when both sides agreed to stop military action.
