Pahalgam Attack: Rajnath Singh Meets Prime Minister Modi To Review Security Measures

India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Following Pahalgam Attack

India-Pakistan relations have soured following the Pahalgam attack. New Delhi is in the process of preparing a robust retaliation against Pakistan, which it blames for backing terrorism.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh Informs Prime Minister Modi

The Defense Minister of India, Mr. Rajnath Singh, consulted with the Prime Minister (PM), Mr. Narendra Modi, about the situation related to the Pahalgam incident on Monday.

  • It centered on the prevailing security status and the Indian Army's decisions.
  • The meeting lasted for 40 minutes, which was a clear sign of the problem's seriousness.

Pre-Meet Consultations with Chief of Defense Staff

For the meeting with Modi, Rajnath Singh had a consultation with Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan on Sunday morning.

  • They deliberated on how India could respond to the attack.
  • Major strategic plans were decided in this meeting.
  • Singh shared these developments with the Prime Minister during their conversation.

National Security Advisor Also Participated

Indeed, before the meeting, Ajit Doval, who is the National Security Advisor, was seen with both Modi and Rajnath Singh.

  • Doval contributed more intelligence and strategic inputs.
  • His presence attests to the national significance assigned to the matter.

Meeting of Parliamentary Defense Committee Scheduled

Apart from the top-level government deliberations, the Parliament Standing Committee on Defense Affairs will meet on Monday as well.

  • The session will take place at 3 PM in Parliament House.
  • Official sources assert that the committee will discuss India's defense preparedness.

Higher Border Tensions and Military Posture

India-Pakistan border tensions continue unabated after the Pahalgam attack.

  • Pakistan has supposedly fortified its defenses along the borders, expecting India's possible retaliatory action.
  • More Pakistani soldiers have been stationed at strategic points.

Deployment of Turkish Military Planes in Pakistan

Recent news indicates that Pakistan has been receiving Turkish military aid.

  • A number of Turkish C-130 Hercules planes have arrived in Pakistan.
  • The planes reportedly delivered vital army supplies.