Top Level Meeting on Security Begins at PM Modi’s Residence, Day After J&K Terror Attack
A high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) got underway on Wednesday at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence in New Delhi, a day after terrorists killed at least 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. The meeting was attended by key officials, including Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval.
The meeting, which is expected to discuss the recent terror attack in J&K and the overall security situation in the region, comes at a critical time when the government is under pressure to respond swiftly to the attack. The terrorists struck on Tuesday evening, targeting a tourist bus in Pahalgam, a popular destination in the Valley. The attack has sent shockwaves across the country, with many calling for a strong response from the government.
According to sources, the meeting is likely to focus on the security lapses that led to the attack, as well as the steps needed to prevent such incidents in the future. The officials are also expected to discuss the role of intelligence agencies in preventing the attack and the measures that need to be taken to improve intelligence gathering.
Home Minister Amit Shah, who returned from Jammu and Kashmir this evening, is likely to brief the CCS on the situation in the Valley. Shah had visited J&K earlier this week to review the security situation in the region, and his return to Delhi is seen as a sign that the government is taking the attack seriously.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who has been vocal on the issue of national security, is also expected to make a presentation at the meeting. Singh has been pushing for a stronger military response to terrorism, and the meeting is likely to provide him with an opportunity to make his case.
NSA Ajit Doval, who has been a key architect of the government’s counter-terrorism strategy, is also expected to play a key role in the meeting. Doval has been instrumental in shaping the government’s response to terrorism, and his presence at the meeting is likely to ensure that the CCS takes a comprehensive view of the situation.
The meeting comes at a time when the government is under pressure to respond to the attack. The opposition has been critical of the government’s handling of the situation, with many calling for a stronger response to terrorism. The government, however, has maintained that it is taking all necessary steps to prevent and respond to terror attacks.
In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said that the meeting would focus on “reviewing the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and discussing the measures needed to prevent such incidents in the future.” The statement also said that the meeting would be attended by the Home Minister, Defence Minister, and NSA, among others.
The CCS meeting is a regular occurrence in the government’s calendar, but it takes on particular significance in the wake of a major terror attack. The committee is responsible for reviewing the country’s national security and making recommendations to the Prime Minister on key policy issues.
The meeting is expected to last several hours, with officials from various ministries and agencies attending the meeting. The outcome of the meeting is likely to have significant implications for the country’s national security, and the government’s response to the attack.
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