ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash EP-296 | India-Pakistan Ceasefire: What's the Road Ahead? | Lt Gen Satish Dua (Retd)
May 10, 2025
Satish Dua, a retired Lieutenant General and former Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, shares his insights on the shifting landscape of India-Pakistan relations. He discusses the rise of drone warfare and India's enhanced air defense mechanisms. Dua highlights the troubling trend of Pakistan targeting civilians, contrasting it with India's strategic precision on terror sites. He expresses optimism about the patriotism of Indian youth and addresses the broader implications of nuclear tensions and misinformation in shaping public perception and military strategies.
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India's Robust Integrated Air Defense
- India’s integrated air defense system effectively repelled multiple drone and air intrusion attempts over 48 hours.
- The system primarily used short-range missiles, most of which are indigenously made, showing technological progress.
Pakistan Targets Civilians to Spread Panic
- Pakistan attacks on schools, hospitals, and places of worship aim to spread panic and sow religious discord in India.
- India targets terror sites precisely, avoiding civilian casualties, contrasting Pakistan’s tactics.
Youth Volunteer Spirit Shines
- Able-bodied Indian youth volunteered en masse for civil defense during recent tensions.
- This shows a deep and heartfelt patriotic spirit among the Indian public despite unrest.