Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened an urgent meeting with Chief Ministers, Chief Secretaries, and Director Generals of Police (DGPs) from states bordering Pakistan and Nepal, following the Indian Armed Forces’ strikes on terror camps in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
Key Highlights of the Meeting
- Officials from Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim, and West Bengal, along with the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, attended the meeting.
- Shah directed Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) chiefs to recall personnel currently on leave and instructed security agencies to remain on high alert.
- The meeting focused on enhancing border security, intelligence coordination, and counter-terrorism strategies amid rising tensions.
Operation Sindoor: India’s Response to Pahalgam Attack
- The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
- The strikes were precise and non-escalatory, ensuring minimal collateral damage while dismantling terrorist infrastructure.
- Shah reaffirmed India’s commitment to eradicating terrorism, stating, “Bharat remains firmly committed to eliminating terrorism from its roots.”.
Security Measures & Future Plans
- Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah held an emergency meeting to assess the border situation, emphasizing the need for civilian safety measures.
- BSF and state police forces have intensified surveillance and security operations in vulnerable areas.
- The Indian government continues diplomatic efforts to address regional security concerns.
