Navy chief designate warns of cross border misadventures and points to Operation Sindoor response

Published on 14 May 2026

Operation Sindoor is said to keep India from repeating victimhood

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Navy chief designate and Western Naval Command flag officer commanding, said India is prepared to “quell” any misadventure originating across the border. He stressed that India has been a victim of terrorism “for several years” and cannot accept such activity, especially when it comes from foreign soil. He defended Operation Sindoor, launched after the 2025 Pahalgam attack, saying it targeted terrorist camps and infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to ensure India negotiates terrorism from strength.

Swaminathan said India is ready for any cross border misadventure
He tied the warning to India’s long-running victimhood of terrorism
He referenced Operation Sindoor launched after the 2025 Pahalgam incident
The operation reportedly hit nine terror infrastructures and killed at least 100 terrorists
He said India remains vigilant and is “negotiating terrorism” from strength
He highlighted maritime dependence: nearly 95% trade by volume and ~70% by value

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Navy chief designate warns of cross border misadventures and points to Operation Sindoor response

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