In response to recent warnings issued by Indian military leaders regarding cross-border terrorism, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif addressed Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi’s remark about erasing Pakistan from the map. Asif stated that India would be “buried under the debris of its planes.” This statement followed comments from Indian officials asserting that their forces could “cross any border.”
Asif reiterated Pakistan’s assertion that it had downed six Indian fighter jets during “Operation Sindoor,” a claim that New Delhi has refuted. He accused Indian leaders of attempting to rehabilitate their “tarnished reputation” and suggested that any further attempts would result in a more severe outcome for India.
He remarked, “The statements from the Indian military and political leadership represent a failed effort to restore their damaged reputation. Following such a decisive defeat with a score of 0-6, should they attempt again, the outcome, God willing, will be significantly worse than before,” Asif posted on X.
Asif referred to the Pakistan Army as “Allah’s soldiers,” emphasizing the significance of their role.
He noted, “The shift in public sentiment in India against the government following their historic defeat, and the evident loss of credibility for Modi and his associates, is reflected in the pressure evident in the statements from their leadership. Pakistan is a nation established in the name of Allah. Our defenders are Allah’s soldiers. This time, India, God willing, will find itself buried in the wreckage of its own aircraft. Allahu Akbar,” the post stated.
This exchange comes in the wake of a series of pointed comments from Indian officials. General Dwivedi had previously stated that Pakistan must cease its support for terrorism if it wishes to maintain its position on the global stage. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had earlier cautioned that India could “cross any border whenever necessary” to ensure its protection.
General Dwivedi also indicated that the restraint exhibited by New Delhi during Operation Sindoor would not be repeated in any future conflict, urging Indian soldiers to remain prepared.
India’s Air Chief Marshal AP Singh stated that “at least a dozen” Pakistani military aircraft were either destroyed or damaged during Indian operations in May, specifically during Operation Sindoor — a claim that has been reported by Indian officials.
In response, the Pakistan Army characterized these Indian assertions as “delusional, provocative, and jingoistic” on Saturday, cautioning that a new wave of hostilities “could result in catastrophic destruction.” They declared that Pakistan “will respond decisively, without hesitation or restraint,” should fighting recommence.
