CDS General Anil Chauhan cautioned that growing cooperation between China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh could destabilize India's security. He highlighted economic vulnerabilities in the Indian Ocean Region exploited by external powers. Gen Chauhan also referenced Operation Sindoor, a military conflict with Pakistan, emphasizing its global lessons.
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