Former Indian Army chief Gen VP Malik has said India is no longer following the old approach of restraint in responding to Pakistan. In his view, the country is now prepared to hit targets anywhere in Pakistan if required, signaling a harder line on cross-border security threats.
His remarks were linked to Operation Sindoor, which he cited as evidence of this shift in posture. The broader message from his comments is that India is willing to act beyond limited or symbolic responses and is prepared for deeper military options when it sees a need.
Gen Malik also pointed to ceasefire dynamics, saying pressure increased as the Indian Navy moved closer to Karachi. That assessment suggests military positioning at sea played an important role in shaping the situation and influencing calls to halt further escalation.
The comments add to the debate over how India now frames deterrence and retaliation in its dealings with Pakistan. They also underline how military, naval and strategic signaling remain central to tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
