India, Oct. 3 -- Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday warned Islamabad of an overwhelming response if it attempted any mischief in the Sir Creek sector separating Gujarat from Pakistan's Sindh province, his comments coming against the backdrop of the neighbour shoring up military infrastructure near the disputed area.

The response, he said, will be strong enough to alter the history and geography of the area, putting the spotlight on the 96-km disputed maritime strip between the two countries, on which both sides last held talks 13 years ago.

"If Pakistan dares to act in Sir Creek sector, the reply will be so strong that it will change both history and geography. In 1965, the Indian Army showed courage by reaching Lahore and...