Prime 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 on April 22, 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."
Also Read: The groundwork before India mounts a strike at Pakistan
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.
PM Modi has vowed to pursue the terrorists and their patrons, a pointed reference to Pakistan, to the "ends of earth" and ensure they face the harshest punishment "beyond their imagination." His remarks have further raised expectations of a robust counter-response, especially in light of his government's earlier retaliatory strikes in response to major attacks.
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In 2016, India conducted surgical strikes across the Line of Control following the Uri terror attack. Again in 2019, the Indian Air Force carried out the Balakot air strike after the Pulwama attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed
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.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has suspended the Simla agreement and also banned India in its airspace.
The meeting comes in the wake of a deadly terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians on April 22, 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."
Also Read: The groundwork before India mounts a strike at Pakistan
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.
PM Modi has vowed to pursue the terrorists and their patrons, a pointed reference to Pakistan, to the "ends of earth" and ensure they face the harshest punishment "beyond their imagination." His remarks have further raised expectations of a robust counter-response, especially in light of his government's earlier retaliatory strikes in response to major attacks.
Also Read: PM Modi chairs meet with Rajnath Singh, Ajit Doval, chiefs of three services
In 2016, India conducted surgical strikes across the Line of Control following the Uri terror attack. Again in 2019, the Indian Air Force carried out the Balakot air strike after the Pulwama attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed
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.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has suspended the Simla agreement and also banned India in its airspace.
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