Eager to watch the full horror movie? DG ISPR responds to Indian Army Chief’s Op Sindoor trailer remark
RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, issued a sharp counter to the comments made by Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi regarding Operation Sindoor, asking whether he was “eager to watch the full horror movie” after the Indian general described the May confrontation as merely a “trailer.” In remarks that sparked renewed tension between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, General Dwivedi had claimed that the four-day clash between India and Pakistan earlier this year was only the beginning and that the “movie had not even started,” insisting that New Delhi had shown only a small glimpse of its military capability during the operation.
Responding to the remarks, the DG ISPR rejected the statement as arising from a “delusional mindset,” reminding India of its battlefield losses during the 88-hour exchange in May. He told senior journalists that Pakistan had shot down seven Indian fighter jets, struck 26 military installations, and destroyed the S-400 missile system that New Delhi touted as the centrepiece of its air defence. Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif questioned why the Indian Army Chief would refer to the conflict as a “trailer,” suggesting that such rhetoric was an attempt to repackage the military setback as a domestic political victory.
He stated that India was attempting to craft a narrative to pacify its internal audience, emphasising that the operational results were clear despite Indian claims. The DG ISPR said that New Delhi’s leadership was using exaggerated statements to strengthen nationalistic sentiment, but these pronouncements could not mask what he described as significant failures during Operation Sindoor. His rhetorical question — “Eager to watch the full horror movie?” — underscored Pakistan’s claim that any escalation would have severe consequences for the region and that India should avoid irresponsible statements.
The exchange comes at a time of heightened political and military sensitivity in South Asia, with both countries frequently trading accusations over border skirmishes and military activity. Earlier on November 26, Field Marshal and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan Army’s commitment to supporting federal and provincial authorities, saying that coordinated national efforts and inter-institutional cooperation were vital for long-term peace, stability, and prosperity. He noted that Pakistan remained a country of consequence and was destined to secure its rightful place globally, adding that the professionalism and resolve displayed by the Armed Forces during Marka-e-Haq had strengthened the country’s international standing.
The latest remarks by the DG ISPR indicate growing frustration in Islamabad over New Delhi’s narrative-building efforts, while Pakistan continues to assert its version of the events of Operation Sindoor. As tensions escalate verbally, both sides maintain military readiness, keeping regional observers closely tuned into the political messaging emerging from Islamabad and New Delhi as Eager to watch the full horror movie? DG ISPR responds to Indian Army Chief’s Op Sindoor trailer remark continues to gain international attention.
