Pahalgam terror attack: PM chairs Cabinet Committee on Security meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday, shortly after returning to the national capital following a curtailed visit to Saudi Arabia. The meeting came in the wake of the deadly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, a day earlier.

The CCS meeting was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

Earlier in the day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives in the Pahalgam attack and reaffirmed the government’s resolve to hold the perpetrators accountable.

“I want to reiterate India’s resolve against terrorism. We follow a policy of zero tolerance. I assure the people of the country that the government will take every necessary step. We will not only trace the perpetrators of this act but also those operating behind the scenes. They will receive a loud and clear response,” Singh said at an event.

He also conveyed condolences to the families affected by the attack, describing the incident as a “cowardly act” that claimed the lives of innocent civilians.

Later, Singh held a separate meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Air Force Chief Air Marshal A.P. Singh, and other top officials to assess the security situation in the region.

Earlier in the day, Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a security review meeting in Srinagar and visited the site of the attack at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam.

A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team also reached the site to support the Jammu and Kashmir Police in investigating the incident. In response, security forces have launched search operations to track down the terrorists involved, and security measures across the region have been intensified.

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