Were There Any Discussions on Nuclear Issues Between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan?
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New Delhi, Jan 13 (NationPress) Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated on Tuesday that there were no discussions concerning nuclear warfare between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan during the Operation Sindoor. He noted that the extensive destruction caused in Pakistan as a result of India's decisive actions against terrorism was achievable because the armed forces had effectively expanded the conventional operational space. This statement was made during the annual press conference in anticipation of Army Day on January 15.
Regarding the nuclear rhetoric, General Dwivedi clarified that during DGMO talks, the nuclear issue was not addressed. He mentioned that any nuclear discussions stemmed from politicians or local sentiments in Pakistan, not from the military.
The Army Chief emphasized the significance of conventional operations, stating, "When we talk about our role in this context, it was previously indicated that the space for conventional operations is diminishing, potentially leading to a direct transition from sub-conventional to nuclear scenarios."
He highlighted that the actions taken during the recent operations, particularly in light of the incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, where approximately 100 personnel from Pakistan were neutralized, were possible due to the expansion of conventional space.
General Dwivedi elaborated that during a critical 88-hour period, the army's mobilization to enhance conventional operational capacity was so substantial that any misstep from Pakistan would have led to readiness for ground operations.
Furthermore, he reported that there are still eight active terror camps, two near the International Border and six across the Line of Control, which security forces are vigilantly monitoring.
In response to an inquiry from IANS, he confirmed, "Our intelligence indicates that eight terrorist camps remain operational, two located in the IB and six across the LoC. We believe there is ongoing presence or training in these camps, prompting our close surveillance. Should similar actions be required, we are prepared to respond accordingly."
He also noted that while the forward movements observed during Operation Sindoor have been gradually reduced by both nations, vigilance continues to be a priority.
General Dwivedi concluded, "Our monitoring capabilities remain active as Operation Sindoor is ongoing, ensuring we are prepared to take necessary actions as required."