PM Modi chairs essential meet, provides forces ‘full operational freedom’ to avenge Pahalgam terror assault

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a gathering with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, CDS Anil Chauhan, and the chiefs of three companies and granted the forces “full operational freedom” to find out the mode, targets, and timing of India’s response to Pahalgam terror assault.

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi chairs a gathering with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, CDS and chiefs of all of the Armed Forces. pic.twitter.com/Wf00S8YVQO

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Based on authorities sources, in the course of the assembly, PM Modi affirmed that it’s “our nationwide resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism”.

PM Modi expressed full confidence within the skilled capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces, stating that they’ve his full belief in dealing with the scenario.

The prime minister has granted the forces full operational freedom to find out the mode, targets, and timing of India’s response, underscoring the federal government’s dedication to a agency and strategic plan of action, added the sources.

Prime Modi has vowed to relentlessly pursue the terrorists behind the Pahalgam terror assault, together with their sponsors — a veiled reference to Pakistan, which has lengthy been accused of backing cross-border terrorism in India.

He pledged to go to the “ends of the earth” and inflict punishment “past their creativeness.”

The April 22 assault in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which left 26 civilians — principally vacationers — useless, marks one of many deadliest assaults on non-combatants within the area in recent times. The brutality of the strike has triggered nationwide outrage and rising calls for for decisive retaliatory motion.

PM Modi’s robust statements, consistent with his authorities’s assertive nationwide safety coverage, have intensified hypothesis about doable navy or diplomatic countermeasures.

Prior to now, India performed surgical strikes throughout the Line of Management after the 2016 Uri assault, and carried out the Balakot air strikes following the 2019 Pulwama bombing.

Following the Pahalgam assault, the Indian authorities has already suspended key bilateral engagements with Pakistan, together with inserting the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance.

Earlier on Tuesday, Union Residence Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a high-level safety assembly with the chiefs of three paramilitary forces and senior officers from two different businesses.

Whereas the agenda was not formally disclosed, the assembly is believed to be a part of India’s broader response planning.

With inputs from businesses