DGMO Lieutenant Gen Rajiv Ghai

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Amid tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Armed Forces held a media briefing on Sunday, where they shared details about the Sindor operation, targeting the terrorist infrastructure of Pakistan's Punjab province and the Pakistan-occupied infrastructure on May 7 in the Pakistan-occupied Jamu and Pakistan-occupied infrastructure.

The press conference was chaired by the main operational commanders: Director-General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Director-General (DGAO) Aviation Marshal Ak Bharti, Director-General Naval Operations (DGNO) Deputy Deputy Admiral (DGNO) PRAMOD Deputy Deputy Operations and President SSSHARDA.

The team said in the media that Indian troops “eliminated 100 terrorists from nine locations” during the operation, including “three high-profile operators associated with the Kandahar hijacking and the Pulwama attack”.

Gen Gen Gen recounts the Pahalgam incident on April 22, which occurred on April 22, where most tourists were targeted and killed, and described the May 7 strike as a “precise action” carried out by the Army, Air Force and Navy against the “Terror Infrastructure of Pakistan.” “The target is just terrorists, which prevents collateral damage,” he said.

Officials said Pakistan had attempted to retaliate against Indian military devices after the attack. Gen Gen Gen also paid tribute to the five Indian soldiers and civilians in Operation Sindoor.

In his speech, he stressed that India had significant restrictions on restrictions, noting: “To date, we have adopted huge restrictions and our actions have been focused, measured and not counted. However, any threat to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and security of our citizens will be decisively powered.” Regarding the losses caused by the Pakistani army, he confirmed the report, indicating that “35-40 deaths”.

Gen Gen Gen Gen Gen revealed that his Pakistani counterpart contacted him the previous afternoon to demand a way to stop hostilities. “It was his Pakistani counterpart who called him yesterday afternoon to call him to a way out to stop hostilities.” The two DGMOs reached an agreement on Saturday afternoon to stop all military operations, including fire on land, air and sea, and effective from 1,700 hours of Indian Standard Time (IST).

But who is Lieutenant General Rajiv Gai?

Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai is an outstanding official of the Indian Army and currently serves as Director General of Military Operations (DGMO). He has been at the forefront of Indian military operations since 25 October 2024, overseeing key decisions and strategies to maintain operational readiness and respond to external threats.

General Rajiv Ghai's famous actions:

Operation Sindoor (May 2025)

In May 2025, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, as DGMO, oversaw the planning and implementation of the Sindoor Operation, an ongoing cross-border military operation in retaliation for the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The Indian armed forces conducted a coordinated precise strike on nine confirmed terrorist infrastructures located in Pakistan and the Pakistan-occupied Jamu and Kashmir (POJK). According to Army estimates, the operation led to neutralization of more than 100 terrorists, including high-value targets related to Kandahar hijacking and Palwama attacks. Indian security officials also pointed out that 35-40 Pakistani military personnel were killed during the strike. During the operation, five people were killed on the Indian side.

India-Manma Border Review (February 2025)

Earlier, in February 2025, Gen Gen Gen conducted a two-day visit to assess the safe landscape along the Indian mountain border. During his visit, he met with key officials, including the governor, chief secretary, director general of police and national security adviser. The focus is on assessing the preparedness of the forces stationed in the region and improving coordination among agencies, especially in the case of continued instability along the border.