Srinagar, Oct. 3 -- Srinagar- In a stern warning to Pakistan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday said that the neighbouring country must stop sponsoring terrorism on its soil if it wants to maintain its place on the world map.

Addressing soldiers at Anupgarh in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district, Gen. Dwivedi stressed that India's restraint during Operation Sindoor would not be repeated in any future military engagement. "India is fully prepared this time. We will act decisively to ensure Pakistan understands the consequences of continuing to support terrorism," he said.

The Army chief recalled that during Operation Sindoor, India targeted nine terrorist bases inside Pakistan, seven by the Army and two by the Air Force, while ...