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<div>Indian Navy was minutes away from attacking Pakistan from the sea during Operation Sindoor when they requested &ldquo;stoppage of kinetic actions&rdquo;, said Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Wednesday.</div>
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<div>&ldquo;It is now not a hidden fact that we were just minutes away from striking Pakistan from sea when they requested stoppage of kinetic actions,&rdquo; he said on the Navy's role in the operation.</div>
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<div>Talking about the West Asia conflict, he said ever since the war involving the US, Israel and Iran began, at least over 20 merchant vessels have been attacked in the region.</div>
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<div>Nearly 1,900 vessels remain stranded amid the hostilities, he said, adding that the daily traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply to six to seven transits, compared to a pre-conflict average of about 130.</div>
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<div>He was speaking at the naval investiture ceremony, where he awarded Yudh Seva Medals to two top naval officers for their distinguished service during Operation Sindoor conducted last year.</div>
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Were minutes away from a sea strike on Pak: Navy Chief

News Arena Network - Mumbai - UPDATED: April 1, 2026, 07:52 PM - 2 min read

Navy Chief says India was minutes from sea strike on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor; highlights Strait of Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia conflict.

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