Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi laid bare stark security realities Tuesday, confirming eight terror camps operational near the Pakistan border during the Indian Army's annual press conference in New Delhi. He confirmed eight terror camps remain operational—six hugging the Line of Control in Kashmir, two along the International Border. "If any misadventures take place, be assured we will show our strength," Dwivedi declared, eyes fixed on reporters. The Army Chief reflected on the counterterror blitz launched after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack.