A day before the ceasefire, the United States warned India that Pakistan could “up the ante” with a massive strike — and for the first time, Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor (R), Former Vice Chief IAF has publicly revealed the intelligence warning and how India assessed the threat.
With Pakistan’s fighter operations largely absent and its air-defence capabilities under pressure, Indian planners believed ballistic missiles could be the next escalation. The question then was: what would India do if Pakistan crossed that line?
Air Marshal Kapoor reveals that India was prepared to consider further strikes against legitimate military and war-supporting infrastructure, potentially including power plants, bridges and other critical assets.
The discussion also examines how India maintained escalation dominance, the US intelligence input, and the larger strategic message behind India’s response. Sushant Singh also weighs in on the leadership displayed during Operation Sindoor — while pointing to what he believes was India’s biggest weakness: information warfare.
