- Home secretary chairs high-level security meeting; intense anti-terror ops underway in J&K
- Modi will also chair a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday as India is weighing its countermeasures after the Pahalgam attack
- Gujarat Garment Manufacturers Association organises human chain in Ahmedabad to condemn Pahalgam attack
NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, AHMEDABAD, APR 29
As tension continues to escalate between India and Pakistan following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a crucial meeting with the top defence establishment at his residence.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and the chiefs of three services were present at the meeting. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan was also part of the meeting.
India has been weighing its countermeasures ever since the attack in which 26 civilians, mostly tourists, lost their lives in the scenic valley in Anantnag.
Security forces have launched a search operations at multiple places in Jammu and Kashmir for the terrorists who sprayed bullets indiscriminately at the tourists, in one of the deadliest attack in the region in decades.
India has alleged cross-border links to the attack with Prime Minister Modi vowing to pursue the terrorists behind the attack and their patrons—a clear reference to Pakistan—to the “ends of earth” and inflict the harshest punishment on them.
New Delhi’s tough assertions have pushed the two nuclear-armed neighbours on the brink of a regional war, with the political leadership in Islamabad also raising war rhetoric and provocations.
On April 23, a day after the attack, India announced a slew of punitive actions against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.
Home secretary chairs high-level security meeting; intense anti-terror ops underway in J&K
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a high-level security meeting on Tuesday to review the security situation in the country in the wake of the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam last week.
Director General (DG) of Border Security Force Daljit Singh Chaudhary, DG of National Security Guard Brighu Srinivasan and DG of the Assam Rifles Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera attended the meeting, reports said.
Additional Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal Anupama Nilekar Chandra were among the attendees.
It is not immediately known what transpired at the meeting.
The meeting comes amid intense counter-terrorism operations underway at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir. The forces have not shared any specific updates due to its sensitive nature.
Jammu and Kashmir Police raided 13 locations in Doda district on Monday to bust terrorist hideouts. The cops conducted extensive searches at multiple locations in Srinagar, including the residences of Over Ground Workers (OGWs).
Gujarat Garment Manufacturers Assn organises human chain to condemn Pahalgam attack
The Gujarat Garment Manufacturers Association (GGMA) members expressed this deep sorrow over the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, stating that it was unfortunate their 26 families lost their loved ones in this tragic incident. The attack targeted innocent tourists, and terrorists opened fire, shaking the entire nation, he said and called for a strong condemnation of such acts by all.
The GGMA organised a human chain to condemn the attack and express condolences to the bereaved families in Gheekanta area of Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
In a show of solidarity, the GGMA members vowed to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji and to take appropriate action against the perpetrators of this ghastly act.
On this occasion, Vijay Purohit, President of the Gujarat Garment Manufacturers Association, said, “This cruel attack on innocent people is very painful for the whole country. We all stand together to send a strong message of unity and determination against terrorism. Our business community fully supports peace for the martyrs and the security of our nation.”
