In a swift response to the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 tourists, India carried out precision military strikes on terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under “Operation Sindoor.” Hours after the cross-border retaliation, Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened an urgent meeting with Chief Ministers and top officials of all states sharing borders with Pakistan and Nepal, signaling heightened national security measures amid rising regional tensions.
A Coordinated Response Across States
Amit Shah chaired the high-level meeting attended by Chief Ministers, DGPs, and Chief Secretaries of the border states — including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim, and West Bengal. Lieutenant Governors of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir were also present. The purpose of the meeting was to review preparedness and coordinate security protocols across the sensitive border regions, particularly in light of the retaliatory military action taken by India. The Home Minister emphasized the need for vigilance and enhanced coordination between states and central agencies.
According to government sources, the military offensive targeted nine locations in total — four in Pakistan’s Punjab province and five in PoK. The strikes reportedly destroyed terrorist infrastructure associated with Pakistan-based groups. This marks one of the most significant Indian cross-border operations since the Balakot airstrikes in 2019.
Modi, Shah Laud Armed Forces
Home Minister Shah praised the Indian Armed Forces for the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, calling it a direct and firm response to the Pahalgam attack. He described the operation as a testament to India’s resolve under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Prime Minister Modi, during a cabinet briefing on Wednesday, echoed similar sentiments and described the strikes as a “moment of pride for all Indians.” He briefed ministers on the precise execution of the strikes and underscored the government’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism.
Indian intelligence agencies had earlier traced the Pahalgam massacre to The Resistance Front, a proxy group linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, based in Pakistan. The April 22 attack at Baisaran Valley shocked the nation and prompted calls for strong retaliation. As public sentiment surged, the Indian government combined diplomatic outreach with military action, culminating in Operation Sindoor.
The developments have triggered heightened security across northern and eastern borders, with the Center preparing for possible repercussions while ensuring civilian safety and national security.
