India Warning to Pakistan by Jaishankar: Will Strike Deep if Provoked by Terror Attacks

Brussels, June 10 (Taaza Wire) 

India warning to Pakistan by Jaishankar has sent a strong message to global audiences after the External Affairs Minister warned of retribution following the Pahalgam terror attack.

India will “go deep into Pakistan” the next time a cross-border terror attack targets Indian territory, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Politico in a candid interview on Monday.
Speaking barely a month after Operation Sindoor—India’s precision response to the April 22 Pahalgam massacre that killed 26 tourists—Jaishankar underlined New Delhi’s “zero-tolerance” doctrine: “If they are deep in Pakistan, we will go deep into Pakistan.

Pleased to call on @EU_Commission President @vonderleyen this morning.

Welcomed her strong condemnation of terrorist attack in Pahalgam and solidarity in combatting terrorism.

Discussed efforts underway to deepen the India – EU partnership. Agreed on the potential benefits of… pic.twitter.com/UpNjGxWAkL

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 10, 2025

Why Jaishankar’s Warning Matters 

• New doctrine in action—India’s retaliatory strikes on May 7 disabled eight Pakistani air bases, signaling a readiness to target not just terror camps but the military infrastructure that shields them.
• Deterrence through transparency—By publicly vowing retribution, New Delhi aims to deter the “thousands” of militants Pakistan allegedly trains “in the open.”
• Domestic mandate—With memories of Pahalgam still raw, a firm stance is politically popular at home and aligns with India’s long-stated zero-tolerance policy.

India Warning to Pakistan by Jaishankar: What Triggered the Statement?

• April 22—Pahalgam terror attack: 26 people killed; Jaish-e-Mohammed faction claimed responsibility.
• May 7—Operation Sindoor: IAF Rafales and cruise missiles struck terror hubs in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and deep inside Punjab province.
• May 10—A four-day skirmish ends after Directors-General of Military Operations (DGMOs) from both sides brokered a cease-fire.

Inside Operation Sindoor: India’s Rapid Response 

Indian officials say Rafale jets cratered runways at Sargodha, Murid, and six other PAF bases, forcing Islamabad to “sue for peace.” Integrated satellite imagery apparently shows mangled hangars and burnt-out revetments—evidence, Jaishankar insists, that India’s air power “inflicted far more extensive damage” than Pakistan’s counterstrikes.

Speaking to the press alongside EU HRVP @kajakallas in Brussels today.

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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 10, 2025

Pakistan’s Counter-Narrative

Islamabad denies training militants and calls New Delhi’s claims “baseless.” It alleges civilian casualties from Indian strikes—an accusation India rejects. While the DGMOs’ hotline remains open, neither side has yielded on core grievances: Pakistan’s use of proxy groups, India’s resolve to act preemptively, and the status of Kashmir.

Strategic Implications 

1. Deterrence reset—By expanding the target set to air force assets, India raises the cost of harboring terrorists.
2. Regional ripples—Any future strike could draw in China (via CPEC assets) or test U.S.–India defense ties.
3. Diplomatic calculus—Jaishankar’s European tour seeks to reinforce support for India’s stance against state-backed terror.

Key Takeaways

• Red line redrawn—India’s threshold for retaliation now explicitly includes deep-strike options.
• Global messaging—By delivering the warning in Brussels, Jaishankar sought European backing against state-sponsored terror.
• Cease-fire fragile—root causes remain; intelligence agencies on both sides stay on high alert.

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