Following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, that resulted in 26 deaths, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting with top military and security officials. He affirmed India's resolve to combat terrorism and granted the armed forces complete operational freedom to determine their response.
The meeting included Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The government has already taken diplomatic measures against Pakistan, which is suspected of being behind the attack, including revoking Pakistani visas and putting the Indus Water Treaty on hold.
Intelligence-based counter-terrorism operations continued in Kashmir, along with continued cease-fire violations (CFV) along the Line of Control (LoC), resulting in an exchange of fire between Indian and Pakistani forces. A separate meeting was held with top security officials to discuss maintaining high alert and vigilance at borders.
The meeting with the Prime Minister preceded a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting, indicating a planned, coordinated response. A separate meeting was also held involving the Home Secretary and heads of various security forces, focusing on maintaining high alert levels.