India, Oct. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

"Operation Sindoor was a symbol of India's will power & capability, and a message to the world that we're always ready to respond to every challenge," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing the Naval Commanders' Conference in New Delhi on October 23, 2025. Raksha Mantri commended the Indian Navy for creating a deterrent posture that forced Pakistan to remain in the harbour or near its coast, asserting that the world witnessed the operational readiness, professional capability and strength of the Navy's during the operation. He described the Indian Navy's presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) as a matter of "comfort for the friendly nations" and "discomfort ...