After the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 innocent tourists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi came out with one of his sternest statements yet. Speaking at a rally in Bihar, PM Modi announced that India will track, identify, and punish each and every terrorist and their supporters.
The Prime Minister reassured the country that the retaliation will be fierce and sweeping—vowing consequences “beyond their imagination.”
‘They Will Be Punished’: PM Modi Sends Clear Message
Addressing a large audience, PM Modi denounced the April 22 attack in Jammu and Kashmir. PM Modi expressed that he sees the anguish and grief that has taken hold of the nation, that the whole country is mourning with the victim’s families.
#WATCH | #PahalgamTerrorAttack | Addressing a public meeting in Bihar’s Madhubani, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “On April 22, terrorists killed innocent people of the country in J&K’s Pahalgam… The country is sad and in pain after this incident. We stand with the families… pic.twitter.com/rlmr44lSnY
— ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2025
But then, in a burst of determination, he moved from sorrow to determination. “The terrorists will not be spared,” he declared, asserting that India’s response would be momentous and surprise. In calling up the notion of punishment the culprits would “never even dream of,” Modi placed India’s impending reprisal on a scale of unfamiliarity.
From Triggers to Traitors: A Wider Crackdown
In addition to targeting only the attackers, the Prime Minister widened the focus. He pledged to track not only the gunslingers but also their abettors—who plan, fund, or give cover to these acts of terrorism. PM Modi claimed that “Every terrorist and their backers will be hunted down.”
This widening of scope indicates a sweeping crackdown that may extend to political activists, foreign sponsors, and finance terror operatives. Additionally, it is in keeping with recent Indian moves towards dismantling terror networks at their source.
India’s Global Warning Shot
By issuing these statements from Bihar, PM Modi transformed a local rally into a national—and even global—message. He put the world on notice: “India will chase them to the ends of the Earth.” It was not just hyperbole. It hinted at possible intelligence co-operation, cross-border raids, and diplomatic assaults.
Unlike in previous declarations, this address mixed sorrow with toughness. Modi asserted that India’s morale will not be broken by acts of terrorism. Rather, these will be met with relentless pursuit.
What Comes Next: The Stakes Are Rising
The tone and timing of PM Modi’s speech point toward a more aggressive counterterrorism strategy. Enhanced border monitoring, high-level security meetings, and potential covert operations could follow. Simultaneously, international pressure may mount on countries accused of harboring or tolerating terrorists.
At this time, India’s determination has stiffened. The Prime Minister’s words were not only a tribute to the martyrs—they were a warning to all terrorist cells still conspiring in the dark. As Modi made unmistakably clear, terrorism in India will never be unanswered.
