During a military technology event hosted by FICCI, India’s Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Capability Development & Sustenance), Lt Gen Rahul R Singh, revealed that China actively supported Pakistan with real-time intelligence during Operation Sindoor. He said that while Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) level discussions were underway, Pakistan had startlingly accurate knowledge of India’s deployments—insights they received from Chinese surveillance.
According to Lt Gen Singh, Pakistan specifically referred to India’s prepared military vectors and requested their withdrawal—clear proof of Chinese involvement. He stated that during Operation Sindoor, India was effectively up against three adversaries: Pakistan at the frontline, with China supplying intelligence and military hardware, and Turkey providing combat drones like Bayraktar.
Singh highlighted that a significant portion—about 81%—of Pakistan’s defense equipment is sourced from China. This dynamic, he noted, allows China to field-test its weapons in real combat conditions using Pakistan as a proxy, effectively turning the subcontinent into a live weapons testing ground.
Lt Gen Singh further warned that in any future conflict, Pakistan might directly target Indian population centers—something that did not occur in the last skirmish but remains a serious concern going forward.
He also detailed strategic aspects of Operation Sindoor, explaining how military decisions were made using advanced data analytics and human intelligence. Out of 21 potential targets, nine were selected just hours before the operation commenced, signaling precise and adaptive planning.
The operation involved a coordinated effort from all three branches of India’s armed forces, emphasizing India’s commitment to joint warfare. Lt Gen Singh praised the ceasefire that followed as a calculated move to halt hostilities after achieving key objectives. He underscored the importance of strategic control, stating, “It’s easy to start a war, but far harder to control its consequences.”
Concluding his remarks, Singh reaffirmed India’s current doctrine: any future provocations would be met with decisive, punitive measures. Operation Sindoor was launched in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, claimed by The Resistance Front, a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy.
