Amid tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Armed Forces on Sunday held a media briefing, the place they shared particulars about Operation Sindoor, which focused terror infrastructure in Pakistan’s Punjab province and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on Could 7.
The press convention was led by key operational commanders: Director Basic of Navy Operations (DGMO) Lt Basic Rajiv Ghai, Director Basic Air Operations (DGAO) Air Marshal AK Bharti, Director Basic Naval Operations (DGNO) Vice Admiral AN Pramod, and Main Basic SS Sharda from the Directorate Basic of Public Info.
Addressing the media, the panel acknowledged that Indian forces had “eradicated 100 terrorists throughout 9 places” throughout the operation, together with “three high-profile operatives linked to the Kandahar hijacking and Pulwama assault”.
Lt Gen Ghai recounted the Pahalgam incident, which happened on April 22, wherein civilians, principally vacationers, had been focused and killed, and described the Could 7 strikes as “precision operations” executed collectively by the Military, Air Drive, and Navy in opposition to “Pakistan’s terror infrastructure.” “The targets had been solely terrorists, which prevented collateral injury,” he stated.
Officers acknowledged that Pakistan had tried retaliatory drone and missile strikes on Indian navy installations following the offensive. Lt Gen Ghai additionally paid tribute to the 5 Indian troopers and civilians who “tragically misplaced their lives” throughout Operation Sindoor.
In his handle, he pressured that India had exercised important restraint, noting, “We now have up to now exercised immense restraint and our actions have been targeted, measured and non-escalatory. Nonetheless, any risk to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and security of our residents will probably be met with decisive power.” On the losses sustained by Pakistan’s navy, he confirmed stories indicating “35-40 fatalities.”
Lt Gen Ghai revealed that his Pakistani counterpart had reached out to him the earlier afternoon, requesting a technique to halt the hostilities. “It was his Pakistani counterpart who made a name to him final afternoon, requesting a means out to cease the hostilities.” The 2 DGMOs reached an settlement on Saturday afternoon to stop all navy motion, together with firing on land, air, and sea, with impact from 1700 hours Indian Normal Time (IST).
However who’s Lieutenant Basic Rajiv Ghai?
Lieutenant Basic Rajiv Ghai, is a distinguished officer within the Indian Military who at the moment holds the place of Director Basic of Navy Operations (DGMO). Since October 25, 2024, he has been on the forefront of India’s navy operations, overseeing essential selections and methods to take care of operational readiness and counter exterior threats.
Lt Basic Rajiv Ghai’s notable operations:
Operation Sindoor (Could 2025)
In Could 2025, Lieutenant Basic Rajiv Ghai, as DGMO, oversaw the planning and execution of Operation Sindoor—an ongoing cross-border navy operation launched in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror assault. The Indian Armed Forces performed coordinated precision strikes on 9 recognized terror infrastructure websites situated in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). As per Military estimates, the operation resulted within the neutralisation of over 100 terrorists, together with high-value targets related to the Kandahar hijacking and the Pulwama assault. Indian safety officers additionally acknowledged that 35–40 Pakistani navy personnel had been killed within the strikes. The Indian aspect suffered 5 fatalities throughout the course of the operation.
Indo-Myanmar Border Evaluate (February 2025)
Earlier, in February 2025, Lt Gen Ghai undertook a two-day go to to Manipur to evaluate the safety panorama alongside the Indo-Myanmar border. Throughout his go to, he met with key officers, together with the governor, chief secretary, director common of police, and state safety advisor. The main target was on assessing the readiness of the forces stationed within the space and enhancing coordination between companies, particularly with the continuing instability alongside the border.
Honours and decorations
Lt. Gen. Ghai’s exemplary service has been recognised with a number of prestigious awards:
- Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM)
- Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM)
- Sena Medal with three bars (SM)
