JALANDHAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, declaring that the country must end its support for terrorism or face total annihilation. Speaking at the Adampur airbase in Punjab, one of the military installations targeted during recent hostilities but spared significant damage, the PM reinforced India’s uncompromising new doctrine on terrorism.
“Harbouring evil designs against India will only lead to one outcome: total destruction. Killing innocent Indians will bring complete and utter ruin,” Modi stated, directly addressing Pakistan’s military and political leadership.
In a speech delivered to personnel of the IAF, Army, and BSF, Modi made it clear that any Pakistani regime that shelters or supports terrorist groups would be seen as a legitimate target for Indian military retaliation. He reaffirmed that Operation Sindoor, India’s recent offensive response to terror attacks, was only paused, not concluded.
'No Safe Haven Left for Terrorists in Pakistan'
Against the backdrop of global concerns over escalation and murmurs of mediation, PM Modi reiterated India's right to retaliate at a time and in a manner of its choosing. “There’s no place left in Pakistan where terrorists can breathe easy,” he declared. “We will hit them in their own backyard—and we will not stop until the threat is eliminated.”
He noted that India’s actions had dismantled the long-standing belief that Pakistan-backed terror groups could operate with impunity under the protection of the Pakistani army. "Our armed forces have shattered this illusion—on land, in the air, and at sea,” Modi said.
India’s New Red Line on Terror
Outlining the core tenets of India’s anti-terror stance, Modi stated:
- India will retaliate decisively to any terror attack, determining the nature and timing of the response independently.
- India will not be intimidated by nuclear threats or blackmail.
- There will be no distinction between terror groups and governments that support them.
‘Land of Buddha and Guru Gobind Singh’
Addressing concerns over the contrast between his tough rhetoric and India’s calls for peace in global forums, Modi said, “India is the land of Buddha, but also of Guru Gobind Singh, who taught us to respond firmly to injustice and aggression. Our scriptures allow for force in the face of evil.”
He invoked the brutal killing of tourists in Pahalgam as a turning point, stating that India’s patience has limits and that every life lost would be avenged.
Defiance at Adampur
The PM's visit to the Adampur airbase, which was targeted by Pakistani drones and missiles on May 9, sent a clear signal. His presence on the tarmac, surrounded by S-400 Triumf missile systems, contradicted Pakistani claims of having damaged the installation and reflected confidence in India's air defences.
Modi lauded the bravery of the armed forces, saying they had exposed Pakistan’s nuclear bluff. “When our drones breached their fortresses and our missiles struck with precision, the enemy could only tremble as the skies echoed with ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’,” he concluded.
