New Delhi [India]: In response to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has convened a second meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to evaluate national security measures and India’s strategic response. The CCS meeting will be followed by back-to-back sessions of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA), Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), and a full Cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
Key Points:
- Second CCS Meeting Post-Attack:
The CCS met earlier on April 23 following the Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 people — 25 Indians and one Nepali national. - Focus of Security Review:
Wednesday’s meeting is expected to focus on security preparedness, cross-border linkages of the attack, and India’s strategic options. - Earlier Security Briefing:
In the April 23 CCS meeting, the government emphasized that the Pahalgam attack was aimed at disrupting peace in Jammu and Kashmir after the successful conduct of elections and ongoing economic development. - Firm Action Against Pakistan:
As part of its diplomatic response, the government put the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance—sending a strong message to Pakistan over its alleged support for cross-border terrorism. - Operational Freedom for Armed Forces:
PM Modi, during a high-level meeting earlier on Tuesday, asserted that the Indian Armed Forces have complete operational freedom to determine the mode, timing, and targets of India’s retaliation. - Top Officials Present:
The meeting was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and the three service chiefs — Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh. - PM Modi’s Message:
The Prime Minister reaffirmed India’s resolve to deliver a crushing blow to terrorism and expressed full confidence in the professionalism and preparedness of the Indian Armed Forces.