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Indian Army Chief Warns Pakistan, Compares May Conflict to “Trailer”

Indian Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi warns Pakistan, calling May’s brief conflict “just a trailer” and pledging India is ready for future provocations. Delhi blast suspect presented in court amid terrorism probe.
2025-11-17
Indian Army Chief Warns Pakistan, Compares May Conflict to “Trailer”

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi issued a strong warning to Pakistan on Monday, describing the brief May conflict between the two countries as merely a “trailer” rather than a full-length confrontation. His remarks came during a defence conference in New Delhi, just days after an explosion near the Red Fort on November 10 killed 12 people—the first such blast in the Indian capital since 2011.

Gen Dwivedi said, “I’d like to say that the movie hasn’t even started — only a trailer was shown, and, after the trailer, it was over within 88 hours. So, we’re fully prepared for the future, and if Pakistan gives us such an opportunity, we’d like to provide them with a thorough education on how a responsible nation should behave with its neighbours.”

The May conflict was triggered by an attack on tourists in India-occupied Kashmir, which New Delhi alleged was linked to Pakistan, claims Islamabad strongly denied. The confrontation escalated with deadly air strikes in Punjab and Azad Kashmir, lasting four days until US intervention brokered a ceasefire on May 10.

Delhi Blast Investigation

In parallel, Indian anti-terrorism authorities presented a suspect linked to the November 10 Red Fort explosion in court. Amir Rashid Ali was taken under heavy guard to a New Delhi court, where he has been ordered to remain in NIA custody for 10 days. He is accused of conspiring with alleged suicide bomber Umarun Nabi, a medical professor from Haryana, in carrying out the attack using a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (IED).

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has branded the incident a suicide bombing but has not disclosed further details on motives or organizational backing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the blast a terrorist attack and vowed that no one involved in the “conspiracy” would be spared.

The combination of Gen Dwivedi’s warning and ongoing terror investigations underscores heightened security concerns in India and growing tensions with Pakistan, as authorities seek to prevent further escalation following the May skirmish and the recent Delhi blast.