Brigadier Govind Singh Sisodia: 26/11 Hero, answers Pak heroine Mahira Khan via Edinbox

Brigadier Govind Singh Sisodia, the fearless Black commando who commanded the NSG assault team during the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack, has another mission under way — encouraging and training the youth of India to be a part of the brave few within the defence services. Being part of Operation Black Tornado which eliminated terrorists inside the Taj Hotel in Mumbai, Sisodia has previously appeared as a commanding voice guiding India's counter-terror strategy.

Detailing India's new security doctrine, Sisodia characterized Operation Sindoor as one of India's best moments when it increasingly assumed the role of tackling terror. In a conversation with defence correspondent Nibedita, he stated, "India's intentions are as clear as daylight," he added. "Operation Sindoor has demonstrated to the world that we have the capability to target terror infrastructure with precision. But these are not indiscriminate strikes — they are a part of a broader message: we will destroy terror support networks wherever they are."

Talking of the allegations made by Pakistani actress Mahira Khan on investigations, Sisodia explained, remembering the post-26/11 scenario, Sisodia referred to the failure of Pakistan in taking action against the masterminds, Hafiz Saeed included. "Even though the investigation indicated Saeed's involvement, Pakistan shielded the terrorists rather than extraditing them. As an Indian, my ego was hurt — sometimes we need to show them a lesson.". Being a military person, we had then probed, I know Pakistan will only learn when shown its place.

Responding to fears of escalation, Sisodia ruled out the possibility of a nuclear war. "Pakistan knows it won't escalate to the nuclear level. One nuclear strike would destroy them, and they know that."

He went openly on the warpath and warned: "Operation Sindoor was a trailer. If Pakistan fails to understand the seriousness of this threat, the next can be aimed at military assets. We are prepared at a war level."

Specifically, Sisodia made sure that the action of India is based on national pride and security rather than an urge for revenge. "The people are proud. We are no longer bargaining bullets and bread — we have upgraded our priorities and there is a change in the power equation."