Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan over Karachi, cautioning it against any aggression in the Sir Creek region, adding that any move would invite a resounding response capable of changing history and geography.
Defence Minister made the remarks at a military base near Bhuj in Gujarat, where he celebrated Dussehra with soldiers. His comments on the disputed Sir Creek drew particular attention in both Pakistan and India.
“A Route to Karachi Passes Through the Creek”
“Any aggression by Pakistan in the Sir Creek area will be met with a resounding response that will change both history and geography. In the 1965 war, the Indian Army had demonstrated the capability to reach Lahore. Today in 2025, Pakistan should remember that one route to Karachi passes through the creek,” Singh said.
Sir Creek Dispute Explained
Sir Creek is a 96 km long tidal estuary, disputed border between India and Pakistan in the Rann of Kutch marshland in the Indian state of Gujarat and Pakistan’s Sindh province. Sir Creek opens into the Arabian Sea and holds strategic importance for both security and maritime purposes.
The conflict between India and Pakistan revolves around where the exact boundary lies. Indians claim the boundary lies along the mid-channel, while Pakistan claims the boundary lies along the eastern bank, which would give it control over the entire waterway. Sir Creek holds immense importance because whoever controls the region will secure a bigger exclusive economic zone in the Arabian Sea.
It also gives the rights over fishing, oil, and gas exploration. The region is marshy with difficult terrain; however, it is strategically sensitive for military patrols and smuggling routes. Every year, hundreds of fishermen from both India and Pakistan are arrested for crossing this undefined boundary. Despite decades of talks, the issue has not been settled, and both nations continue to maintain a military presence while avoiding direct escalation. It is considered one of the lesser-known but highly strategic disputes between India and Pakistan.
⚡ Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan:
“Pakistan has increased its military infrastructure in Sir Creek. If Pakistan attempts to do any misadventure, we will send a strong message. Pakistan should remember, way to Karachi goes thru Sir Creek” pic.twitter.com/W0lUdOOeVS
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“Despite 78 years of independence, the border dispute continues in the Sir Creek area. India has repeatedly attempted to resolve this issue through dialogue, but Pakistan’s intentions are flawed and unclear. The recent expansion of its military infrastructure in the areas adjacent to Sir Creek reveals its intentions,” Singh said.
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“Pakistan’s Intentions Are Flawed”
The Defence Minister also referred to Operation Sindoor, noting that India had achieved all of its objectives during the military action launched to avenge the May 7 Pahalgam terror attack in IIOJK. India claims that the operation targeted terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan, the missile strikes later escalated into four-day clashes before hostilities were ceased on May 10 following the retaliatory strikes by Pakistan during Operation Banyan Marsoos on the Indian territory.
Defence Minister claims that during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan had made an unsuccessful attempt to penetrate India’s defence system through Sir Creek during the May conflict. He stressed that Indian security forces are heavily guarding the borders, warning that any attempt will be met with a befitting response.
“During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan made an unsuccessful attempt to penetrate India’s defence system from Leh to Sir Creek. However, in retaliatory action, Indian forces completely exposed the Pakistani air defence system and sent a message to the world that Indian forces can inflict heavy losses on Pakistan whenever and wherever they wish,” Singh said.
From GVS South Asia Desk