Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi (Image: PTI)
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News1822-01-2026, 21:48

Army Chief Dwivedi Recalls Pahalgam Attack Info: DGMO's Urgent Message

  • General Upendra Dwivedi expressed apprehension when addressing events after the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack.
  • The attack, where 26 tourists were killed by Lashkar-linked terrorists, led to an Indian military response on May 7, targeting Pakistan's airbases and killing over 100 terrorists.
  • Dwivedi recounted how then-DGMO Rajiv Ghai interrupted his seminar on April 22 with an urgent message about the attack.
  • He emphasized that Operation Sindoor against Pakistan is ongoing, with Indian forces closely monitoring enemy movements.
  • During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force jointly struck nine terrorist camps in Pakistan in just 22 minutes, forcing a ceasefire within 88 hours.

Why It Matters: Army Chief Dwivedi shared the moment he learned of the Pahalgam attack and highlighted India's swift military response.

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