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India Foiled Pakistan’s 48-Hour War Plan: CDS Anil Chauhan
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has disclosed crucial details about how India thwarted a calculated Pakistani military offensive, designed to unfold over a span of 48 hours, during the recent Operation Sindoor. The revelation came in the form of a midnight media interaction, underlining the gravity and urgency with which the Indian armed forces acted to neutralize the threat. According to the CDS, Pakistan had constructed a “military strategy to carry out a limited scope operation, which could be achieved in 48 hours.” The offensive, if not disrupted, had the potential to draw international attention and escalate tensions along the India-Pakistan border.
The Pakistani plan was to rapidly infiltrate Indian territory, cause disruption, and then, before India could respond, create a diplomatic narrative portraying itself as a victim of retaliation. However, the Indian military had already been monitoring unusual Pakistani activities near the Line of Control (LoC) and took swift action. General Chauhan emphasized the decisive role of India’s intelligence and coordination between tri-service commands in dismantling the plan before it could be executed in full.
Pakistan War Plan Dismantled
“India’s response was not just timely, it was surgical,” officials confirmed. Within hours of the operation being launched, Indian forces carried out targeted strikes on critical Pakistani installations. This included the use of BrahMos precision missiles and coordinated air surveillance that kept Pakistani radar and air defense systems on edge. “They were caught off guard. They didn’t expect India to hit back this quickly and with such precision,” a senior official stated.
The Indian response did not just end at deterrence. It dismantled operational structures that Pakistan had set up for the planned limited incursion. The operation left Pakistani planners scrambling for damage control, especially as international observers began asking pointed questions about their troop movements and intentions.
CDS Anil Chauhan’s Strategic Message
General Chauhan’s rare press briefing at 1 AM on May 10 was a calculated move. It wasn’t just about revealing facts; it was about sending a strategic message. “The operation has sent a strong message that any misadventure will be responded to with decisive force,” he declared, reiterating India’s posture of preparedness.
The timing of the press briefing was also significant, as it served to undercut any potential Pakistani media or diplomatic offensive that might have followed their failed plan. The government’s prompt public engagement ensured that the narrative remained rooted in facts and strategic clarity.
India’s clear message to its adversaries remains that tactical provocations and short-duration war ambitions will not go unanswered. With advanced surveillance systems, accurate missile platforms, and a politically united response, the country demonstrated both deterrence and resolve.
