If India tries to...: Pakistan warns of striking Kolkata in future conflict in retaliation
Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, said on Saturday that if there is any future conflict, it will not stay near the border and could reach deep inside India, even mentioning Kolkata as a possible target.
PTC News Desk: Kolkata has now been added to the list of places Pakistan has warned India about, but like before, these warnings were broad and had no proof.
Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, said on Saturday that if there is any future conflict, it will not stay near the border and could reach deep inside India, even mentioning Kolkata as a possible target.
He said that if India tries any “false flag” operation, Pakistan would respond strongly and could take the conflict to Kolkata. He also claimed that such a plot might involve using their own people or detainees and blaming it on terrorism, but he did not give any evidence.
Asif further warned that the next conflict would go much beyond border areas. He said Pakistan could enter Indian territory and strike inside, claiming India would face greater consequences than before.
These statements are similar to earlier warnings from Pakistan, but it is still unclear what has changed on the ground.
In response, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave a strong warning. He said that any aggressive move would get a firm and decisive reply.
Referring to India’s response after the Pahalgam terror attack April 2025, in which 26 people were killed, he said the operation is still ongoing. He added that if Pakistan repeats such actions, India’s armed forces will respond in a way they will not forget.