Although the war was not fought in all possible theatres (such as the Rajasthan and Punjab borders), both countries mobilised their military all along their common borders and both countries made threats involving their nuclear capabilities.
Meski perang tidak pecah di semua wilayah potensial seperti perbatasan Rajasthan dan Punjab, kedua negara ini memobilisasi militernya di sepanjang perbatasannya dan melontarkan ancaman terkait kemampuan nuklirnya.