Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi criticized Pakistan’s claims of victory in the May clashes following Operation Sindoor, highlighting the importance of narrative management in war. He emphasized that the Centre granted the armed forces a “free hand” to execute Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam attack.

He referred to narrative building in the aftermath of the four-day conflict, noting Islamabad’s move to promote its Army Chief Asim Munir to Field Marshal rank despite setback

In the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir, a gunfight erupted between security forces and terrorists on Sunday. Indian Army troops, acting on intelligence, made contact with the terrorists in the Dul area early on August 10. An exchange of gunfire ensued, and the operation is currently ongoing as security forces work to neutralize the threat.