Defence Secretary Briefs PM Modi On Security Readiness Over Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefed on the country’s military preparedness by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Sunday, just days after the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed 26 lives.

The briefing follows a series of high-level meetings with India’s top defence and security officials amid escalating tensions with Pakistan.

Continuous High-Level Engagement

The Defence Secretary’s meeting with the Prime Minister on 5 May marks the latest in a string of consultations.

On 4 May, PM Modi met with Air Chief Marshal AP Singh to review the security situation.

Prior to that, on 3 May, the Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi briefed him on maritime security, particularly in critical sea lanes in the Arabian Sea.

These consultations follow a strategic review chaired by the Prime Minister on 29 April.

That meeting, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, the three service chiefs, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, granted the armed forces ‘complete operational freedom’ to decide on the timing, targets, and means of response to the terror attack.

Cabinet Committee On Security In Action

After the April 22 Pahalgam massacre, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) also convened to assess national security and preparedness.

Government sources emphasised that the Prime Minister remains closely involved in all strategic decisions, ensuring the nation is prepared for any eventuality.

Ceasefire Violations Across The LoC

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s military has stepped up unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC).

Defence officials reported that during the night of 4-5 May, Pakistani troops opened small-arms fire across eight forward sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, including Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor.

A defence spokesperson confirmed that Indian forces responded promptly and proportionately.

These incidents mark the 11th consecutive night of cross-border firing since the Pahalgam attack, rendering the February 2021 ceasefire understanding increasingly ineffective.

A Heightened State Of Alert

With persistent ceasefire violations and mounting tensions in the region, India’s armed forces remain on high alert.

The government’s swift coordination and directive for operational autonomy underscore a firm resolve to defend national sovereignty and respond decisively to threats.

As diplomatic and military developments unfold, Prime Minister Modi’s active oversight signals the seriousness with which the Indian leadership views the situation, ensuring both readiness and restraint as appropriate.

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