This surprising revelation has stirred discussions across defence and diplomatic circles. Speaking during a televised program, Sawhney acknowledged that Pakistan has remained militarily undefeated on the western front, adding that the wars fought between the two nations never resulted in an Indian breakthrough against Pakistan on that side.
The Indian expert said his country’s long-standing failure to advance westward is clear evidence of Pakistan’s unmatched battlefield resilience and defensive capability.
Sawhney further elaborated that even during the 1971 war — often cited as a major Indian victory — the defeat faced by Pakistan was limited to the eastern front (present-day Bangladesh). He emphasized that Pakistan’s military was cut off from support due to India blocking air and ground access, which made it strategically impossible for Pakistan to hold that territory. However, he stressed that on the western front, Pakistan not only resisted every attempt by India but also effectively neutralized all Indian advances.
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“If India had succeeded on the western front, the Line of Control (LoC) would not exist today,” he stated. This remark underlined the fact that Pakistan’s powerful resistance has consistently kept Indian forces at bay, preventing them from altering the map in that region.
The former officer pointed out that India’s repeated attempts to dominate Pakistan in the west have always failed. “Time and again, Indian troops have tried to break Pakistan’s defences but ended up retreating,” he admitted, calling the western front a constant challenge for Indian forces. He declared Pakistan’s strength and battlefield readiness as “undefeated and undeniable.”
This powerful statement from a veteran Indian defence expert is not only a major diplomatic eye-opener, but also a testimony to the professionalism and strength of Pakistan’s armed forces. It undermines Indian war narratives and highlights Pakistan’s military dominance in direct conflict scenarios.
This admission has significant strategic and psychological implications. For decades, India has portrayed itself as a regional military power, but this bold confession challenges that image. The recognition from within India’s own defence establishment validates Pakistan’s consistent military preparedness, particularly on its western borders. With the Line of Control still standing as a physical and symbolic marker, Pakistan’s military deterrence and defensive strength appear not only intact, but respected even by its adversaries.
