New Delhi: The Indian Navy’s Operation Sindoor continues in the northern Arabian Sea, showcasing the Navy’s high combat readiness, according to Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi. Launched after the Pahalgam attack in May 2025, the operation has involved the aggressive deployment of the carrier battle group, including INS Vikrant, keeping the Pakistani Navy confined to its ports and inflicting significant economic losses.
Operation Sindoor: Strategic Deployment and Rapid Response
Admiral Tripathi stated that Operation Sindoor has involved –
- Rapid Deployment: Indian Navy ships were quickly mobilized in the northern Arabian Sea.
- Weapons Fired in 96 Hours: Multiple offensive maneuvers and weapon firings were carried out within just four days of the Pahalgam attack.
Containment of Pakistani Navy: The carrier battle group’s presence ensured that Pakistan’s fleet remained near Karachi and Gwadar ports or along the Makran coast, preventing any significant naval movement.
“Operation Sindoor is a prime example of our constant combat readiness. The Indian Navy is always prepared to protect national interests and project power from the sea,” Admiral Tripathi said.
Prime Minister Modi Praises Naval Strength
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Mann Ki Baat address, highlighted the Navy’s maritime security capabilities. The Admiral also noted that the PM spent Diwali aboard INS Vikrant, closely observing the multi-dimensional operations of the Indian Navy. This year, Navy Day will be celebrated in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, with enhanced displays of naval capabilities.
Achievements of the Indian Navy in the Past Year
Admiral Tripathi outlined the Navy’s key accomplishments over the last year –
- 50,000 flying hours logged
- 52 pirates apprehended and 520 lives saved at sea
- 11,000 ship-days at sea
- Drugs worth ₹43,300 crore seized
- 138 warships deployed on various missions
- 7,800 merchant ships escorted
Continuous deployment in the Gulf of Aden since 2008
Safe passage ensured amid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, protecting goods worth $5.6 billion
Humanitarian aid missions under Operation Sagar Bandhu, including relief to Sri Lanka
Additionally, since last Navy Day, the Navy has inducted one submarine and 12 new warships, with INS Udayagiri becoming the 100th warship.
Ongoing Operational Preparedness
Admiral Tripathi emphasized that the Navy’s operational preparedness in the Indian Ocean region remains unwavering. Every ship and sailor is ready at all times to respond to –
- High-intensity operations like Operation Sindoor
- Anti-piracy missions in the Gulf of Aden
- Humanitarian relief operations
- Strategic deterrence against hostile forces
“Pakistan is losing sleep because our carrier battle group remains in the Arabian Sea, and Operation Sindoor is still ongoing,” the Admiral concluded.
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