Following the Pahalgam attack, tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified. India has made it clear that terrorists will be eliminated and enemies taught a harsh lesson. The Modi government is in action mode, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally overseeing security preparations in detail. The government plans a significant brainstorming session on Wednesday, with four major meetings lined up that could lead to big decisions.
At 11 AM on Wednesday, the first meeting of the day will be the Cabinet Security Committee (CCS). Hosted by Prime Minister Modi, the CCS will focus on security measures discussions. This marks the second CCS meeting since the Pahalgam attack.
Who's attending the meeting...
Following the CCS, PM Modi will chair the crucial Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA). Attendees will include PM Modi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Health Minister JP Nadda, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with several other key ministers.
The first Cabinet meeting post-Pahalgam attack
Wednesday will also see the third significant meeting—the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), followed by the Cabinet meeting. This is the first Cabinet meeting since the Pahalgam attack.
What will be discussed...
The meetings will delve into strategizing security measures and India's response moving forward. Discussions will cover security protocols, followed by political affairs deliberations. Talks will include advancing the Indus Water Treaty.
Defense Minister met PM Modi a day earlier
On Monday, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh met with PM Modi after gathering details from the Army Chief on the Pahalgam attack. He then updated PM Modi at his residence on Lok Kalyan Marg, although meeting specifics remain confidential.
What transpired in Pahalgam...
On April 22, terrorists attacked tourists in Pahalgam, Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir, resulting in 26 fatalities and 17 injuries. Terrorists infiltrated via the jungle route in the Baisaran Valley and fled post-attack. A massive military operation is now underway in the forests of Jammu & Kashmir, with forces utilizing helicopters and drones for monitoring.
Interrogating 25 individuals
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is investigating the Pahalgam attack, having recorded statements from 25 people, including victims and eyewitnesses. Sources reveal two terrorists entered via the Baisaran Valley's entry gate, and one through the exit, all involved in the Pahalgam massacre.
