Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday said that Islamabad would retaliate with a strike on Kolkata to any "future misadventures" by India. His remarks come days after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned Islamabad of unprecedented action in the event of future terror attacks.
"If India tries to stage any false flag operation this time, then God-willingly, we will take it to Kolkata," Asif said. India has not yet responded to this.
Asif Claims Possible 'False-Flag' Operation
Asif claimed there were indications of a possible 'false-flag' operation involving 'their own men or Pakistanis in detention', suggesting that the bodies could be planted and the incident would be blamed on terrorism.
Asif, however, did not provide any evidence to support the claim.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Warns Of 'Swift', 'Calibrated' Response
Earlier this week, Asif warned India of future aggression, saying "the illusion of space for war between two nuclear states is inconceivable". He also warned of a "swift" and "calibrated" response to India's military actions.
"Let there be no ambiguity: Pakistan remains committed to peace and regional stability, but its resolve to defend sovereignty is absolute, its preparedness complete, and its response will be swift, calibrated, and decisive," Asif added.
Rajnath Singh Warns Pakistan Of Unprecedented Action
Earlier this week, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that any 'misadventure' by Pakistan in the current situation would invite an 'unprecedented and decisive' response.
Singh said following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, India had destroyed terrorist hideouts and infrastructure in Pakistan. He added that, during Operation Sindoor, Indian forces brought Pakistan 'to its knees within 22 minutes', describing it as the biggest operation against terrorism so far.
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Speaking at an event in poll-bound Kerala, he said, "I would like to tell you the operation is not over yet. If such dirty actions are repeated by Pakistan, our armed forces will give a befitting reply that they will never forget. What will happen this time will be an unprecedented action."