ANIPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a high-level security meeting and conveyed that the Indian armed forces have full operational freedom to decide the mode, timing, and target of India's response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting comes in the wake of a deadly terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians and has been attributed to Pakistan-backed terrorist networks.
As per officials, as cited by news agency PTI, PM Modi affirmed, "it is our national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism."
The meeting was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh.
The terror attack in Pahalgam, one of the deadliest since 2019 Pulwama attack, prompted swift political and security responses. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) met soon after the incident and announced several measures, including suspending the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, to send a strong diplomatic message. The action is aimed at holding Islamabad accountable for providing safe havens and support to terrorist groups operating across the border. Officials noted that the strike was aimed at disrupting the peace and economic progress being witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir, especially following the successful conduct of local elections.
As per officials, as cited by news agency PTI, PM Modi affirmed, "it is our national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism."
The meeting was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh.
On Monday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had met the Prime Minister at his official residence, a day after Chief of Defence Staff General Chauhan briefed him on key decisions following the Pahalgam incident.
The terror attack in Pahalgam, one of the deadliest since 2019 Pulwama attack, prompted swift political and security responses. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) met soon after the incident and announced several measures, including suspending the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, to send a strong diplomatic message. The action is aimed at holding Islamabad accountable for providing safe havens and support to terrorist groups operating across the border. Officials noted that the strike was aimed at disrupting the peace and economic progress being witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir, especially following the successful conduct of local elections.
