Breaking News: India Declares War-Like Response to Terror, Mahadangal Panel Explains Strategic Shift

In a powerful debate on Mahadangal with anchor Chitra Tripathi, top defence experts including Air Vice Marshal OP Tiwari and Lt Gen Shankar Prasad discussed India’s historic declaration: any future terrorist attack will now be treated as an act of war. This marks a sharp shift from past responses, signaling that India no longer needs to prove Pakistan’s involvement. The message is clear—terrorism emanating from Pakistani soil will draw a full military retaliation. Experts emphasized that Pakistan has repeatedly used terror as a tool, embedding it in the strategy of its army. Citing past examples like the surgical strike and Balakot air strike, they explained that Pakistan was forced into silence for years. Now, after India’s recent counter-operations on key Pakistani air bases, Pakistan is rattled and calling for peace. Air Vice Marshal Tiwari stressed that this isn’t a temporary move but a permanent doctrine. Lt Gen Shankar Prasad added that India is not initiating war, but simply responding to Pakistan’s provocation. He called the Pakistani army a "terrorist army" whose top brass supports jihadists. The panel concluded that India’s resolve is clear: eliminate terror camps, their leaders, and their backers—militarily if required.