EP-293 | Operation Sindoor, Nuclear Option, Indian Army & Masood Azhar | Lt. Gen. KJS Dhillon (Retd)

Lt. Gen. K.J.S. Dhillon (Retd), popularly known as ‘Tiny Dhillon’, is a highly decorated officer with a distinguished career spanning over 39 years. He has served as the Director General of the Defence Intelligence Agency and Deputy Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff (Intelligence). He earned widespread recognition for leading unconventional, people-centric operations during his tenure as the head of the XV Corps in Kashmir.

In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Lt. Gen. Dhillon (Retd) discusses Pakistan’s hollow nuclear threats against India and explains why Islamabad remains uneasy about developments in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370.

He also shares practical advice for civilians on what to do in the event of war or an emergency-like situation, and emphasises why Indians should not fear mock drills. Towards the end, he delivers a clear message to all citizens: stay alert and report any suspicious activity around you.

Note: This episode was recorded on May 6, 2025, a day before India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor.

00:00 – Introduction

00:51 – Mock Drills in India

09:56 – Radicalisation in India

15:38 – Pakistani Nationals Living in India

19:55 – Coverage of Troop Movements

25:21 – Public Outrage After Pahalgam Attack

31:42 – Indus Water Treaty

42:52 – Punjabi Influence in Pakistan

47:50 – Pakistan's Nuclear Option

54:58 – Pahalgam Terror Attack

1:07:56 – Local Support to Pahalgam Terrorists

1:15:04 – Online Hate for Himanshi Narwal

1:26:28 – Pakistan’s Barbaric Act

1:29:43 – Launch of Second Book