India’s next move? Army Chief says Operation Sindoor 2.0 loading

India’s Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said that Operation Sindoor is still continuing, describing the current situation not as a complete ceasefire but as what he called a “temporary cessation of hostilities”.

Speaking to ANI on Saturday, the Army Chief said the Indian armed forces remain on high alert across all three services and are actively preparing for any possible future escalation. He added that the military is continuously working on strengthening coordination between the Army, Navy and Air Force, keeping what he described as a 24×7 state of readiness.

Dwivedi said the forces are also preparing for what he referred to as a possible next phase, mentioning “Operation Sindoor 2.0” in the context of future contingency planning.

He stressed that modern warfare conditions have changed significantly, pointing out that the battlefield is now highly transparent due to surveillance and intelligence capabilities.

“The battlefield is so transparent that every movement is known to the other side,” he said, adding that this reality places greater responsibility on deployment decisions, troop protection and operational discipline.

According to him, this environment requires constant vigilance, with no room for complacency in planning or execution.

Dwivedi also highlighted the importance of information warfare, saying its success depends on national unity and trust in official communication. He said coordination between stakeholders and armed forces plays a key role in shaping outcomes in modern conflict situations.

The Army Chief’s remarks come at a time when India continues to maintain an active defence posture, with military leadership repeatedly emphasising readiness for any future scenario while describing the current situation as controlled but not concluded.