Speaking to the media, South Western Army Commander Lt Gen Manjinder Singh said in India’s “new normal” it will not tolerate “any terrorist act” and will be considered an “act of war”.

In India's new normal, 'any terror act will be treated as act of war’: Lt Gen Manjinder Singh

In simple terms, the actions of Pakistan’s army and China’s PLA are meant to pressure and limit the Indian Army’s moves. Because of this, India’s military leaders now see the need to rethink and adjust their strategies to deal with these challenges more effectively.

India's new war machine: Can Rudra and Bhairav Brigades tame China and Pakistan?

The search operation involves coordinated efforts by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, with helicopters and drones providing aerial surveillance and ground teams navigating the challenging, rugged terrain of the Gadol forest in Kokernag.

Two Indian Army soldiers missing in Kashmir’s Gadole forest, search underway

These forces are not just about manpower , they symbolise power projection, deterrence, and the enduring tensions that define Asia’s geopolitics.

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