Defence Secretary meets PM Modi, briefs him on India's readiness days after Pahalgam terror attack
- On May 5, 2025, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held a briefing with Prime Minister Modi regarding India's preparedness in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
- The briefing followed the April 22 attack in Pahalgam where terrorists linked to Pakistan killed 26 civilians, escalating border tensions.
- In response, India intensified security measures, including advising states to conduct civil defence drills, operationalize air raid sirens, and update evacuation plans.
- Officials reported 11 consecutive nights of unprovoked firing by Pakistani troops along multiple sectors of the 740-kilometer Line of Control, making ceasefire agreements ineffective.
- These events underscore rising hostilities and prompt India to reinforce operational freedom for armed forces and enhance preparedness against potential terror threats.
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Centre Asks For Security Drills In States Amid J&K Tensions, First Since 1971
The Centre has asked several states to conduct security mock drills on Wednesday, May 7, for "effective civil defence" amid tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, sources told NDTV.
Pahalgam terror attack hilghlights: Centre orders security drill on May 7, key meeting with states, UTs tomorrow
Pahalgam Attack Hilghlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh as India prepares an action plan against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people died. He met all three armed forces chiefs amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
PM Modi has taken 'bold decisions' to combat terrorism: Deve Gowda - The Kashmiriyat
Former prime minister HD Deve Gowda on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had taken "bold decisions" to combat terrorism following the April 22 Pahalgam attack and affirmed his and his party's support for all the decisions to end the menace.
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