What really stopped India from unleashing its naval power during Operation Sindoor? According to former Western Naval Command Chief Sanjay Jasjit Singh, it wasn’t restraint—it was timing. Pakistan blinked first. In a candid revelation, Singh says the Indian Navy was fully mobilised and ready to strike. The plans were in place. Targets identified. Escalation pathways mapped. But before the conflict could expand, Pakistan stepped back. His words are blunt and unmistakable: “Less than 10 days… a few hours more.” This insight offers a rare look inside India’s military preparedness. It underscores a shift in doctrine—where every domain is integrated, and retaliation is calibrated but decisive. The takeaway is simple. India is no longer just responding. It is anticipating, preparing, and ready to dominate every level of escalation.