The Indian government has taken decisive steps in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Following five impactful measures against Pakistan on Wednesday, today, Thursday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Home Minister Amit Shah met with President Droupadi Murmu. This high-level meeting is considered crucial for discussing the gravity of the security situation and upcoming strategies.
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- A 2-minute silence was observed during the ongoing all-party meeting on the Pahalgam terror attack. Leaders expressed condolences for the victims.
- The all-party meeting has commenced. Several central government ministers will brief opposition leaders. Rahul Gandhi and many other leaders have arrived for the meeting.
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- Prior to the all-party meeting, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Jaishankar are conducting discussions. These three will represent the Center in the meeting and will brief the opposition leaders on the government's strategy.
- The all-party meeting will occur at 6 PM, including opposition leaders. Representing the Center are Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, S. Jaishankar, and from the Congress, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, TMC's Sudip Bandyopadhyay, SP's Ram Gopal Yadav, RJD's Prem Chand Gupta, AAP's Sanjay Singh, and TDP's Krishna Dev Rayulu.
- An important meeting also took place at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), summoning ambassadors from several countries. Ambassadors from Germany, Japan, Poland, the UK, and Russia, among others, arrived at the South Block MEA office. They were briefed about the Pahalgam terror attack in detail and informed about India's security concerns.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefed the ambassadors for approximately 30 minutes. The Chinese ambassador, Zhu Feihong, was summoned to the MEA headquarters. According to information, senior MEA officials provided him with insights on potential terrorist organizations behind the attack, Pakistan's involvement, and actions taken by security agencies.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi to Visit Basiran
On Friday, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi will personally review the situation and visit the attack site at Basiran. He will assess security arrangements with military commanders and local officials and determine future strategies. This action by the army is considered a strong signal towards decisive action against terrorism.
Meanwhile, security agencies have intensified search operations in Pahalgam and surrounding areas. Initial investigations suggest the possibility of terrorists' infiltration from across the border and their local network. Agencies like NIA, IB, and military intelligence are deeply probing every aspect of the attack. By examining the weapons and materials retrieved from the scene, they aim to uncover the terrorists' sources and support systems.
