The world witnessed the Indian Navy's strength during Operation Sindoor as its deterrent posture forced Pakistan to remain in the harbour or near its coast, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, hailing the force's combat readiness.

In an address to the top naval commanders, Singh said Operation Sindoor was a symbol of India's capability and a message to the world that it is always ready to respond to every challenge.

The defence minister commended the force for creating a "deterrent posture" during the operation that he said forced Pakistan to remain in the harbour or near its coast.

Indian Navy's carrier battle group, submarines and aviation assets were deployed in the northern Arabian sea in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

The naval forces remained forward de

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