Amid soaring tensions following Operation Sindoor, India on Saturday issued a stern warning to Pakistan: any future terror attack on Indian soil will be considered an Act of War, sources said. The warning is not an escalation, but a clear red line drawn in response to Pakistan’s repeated acts of aggression, including sustained drone and missile attacks targeting Indian military and civilian infrastructure.
An Act of War is defined as any armed assault or use of force that threatens a nation’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, or the safety of its people. The development implies that any future terrorist attack in India by Pakistan will be seen as waging a war, even as the Pakistani establishment—government or military—seeks de-escalation.
The hardline posture marks a significant shift in India’s counter-terror doctrine. New Delhi has made it clear that it will not hesitate to respond militarily to any attack, anywhere in India.
This huge messaging by the Narendra Modi government comes after sources told  earlier today that Pakistan is seeking de-escalation in tensions with India after being heavily pounded by the Indian Armed Forces in response to Islamabad’s brazen drone and missile strikes over three consecutive nights, starting May 7.
Sources revealed that Islamabad has conveyed interest in a Director General of Military Operations (DGMO)-level meeting with India to explore ways to lower tensions.
However, last night’s events tell a different story. Pakistan launched ‘Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos,’ which was swiftly neutralised by the Indian military through coordinated strikes on major cities and multiple airbases across Pakistan.
Pakistan’s foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, on Saturday, however, said that his country would “consider stopping here” if India halted its military action. He also expressed hope for future dialogue, following calls for restraint from several international players.
Yet, Indian intelligence suggests that even as Pakistan speaks of peace, it continues to fuel unrest through proxy terror activity. Signals have reportedly been sent to terrorists operating in Kashmir to launch fresh attacks, possibly to divert the attention of Indian forces engaged along the northern and western borders.
“Desperate Pakistan is also goading for a fidayeen attack to distract security forces,” sources said.
