PM Modi Empowers Armed Forces to Respond Strongly to Pahalgam Terror Attack

Swift Summary:

• Event: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given Indian armed forces full operational freedom to respond to the Pahalgam terror attack after chairing a high-level security meeting.
• attendees of Meeting: Defense Minister rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan, National security advisor Ajit Doval, and chiefs of the three armed forces attended the meeting at PM Modi’s residence.
• Actions Announced:

– Complete operational freedom granted to decide mode, targets, and timing for response by armed forces.
– Measures like suspending the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan were announced as part of India’s multi-pronged response strategy.
– pakistani nationals directed to leave India within specified time frames; their visas under SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme annulled.- Diplomatic retaliation includes downgrading ties between both nations.Defence advisors from respective high commissions are being withdrawn or declared persona non grata.

• Political consensus: An earlier all-party meeting saw opposition backing government action against perpetrators of terrorism.
• Strategic Context: The Pahalgam terror attack followed prosperous elections in Jammu and Kashmir that marked progress towards economic advancement in the region.

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