PM Modi Reviews Security in High-Level CCS Meet After Deadly Attack in Pahalgam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a crucial meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) at his residence on Wednesday. This was the second time the top decision-making body on national security met following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 people—mostly tourists—were killed by terrorists linked to Pakistan.

Multiple High-Level Meetings Held

After the CCS meeting, three other key cabinet meetings also took place. These included sessions of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA), the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), and a full Cabinet meeting.

Top Security Ministers Present

The CCS is responsible for India’s national security decisions and is chaired by the Prime Minister. Other key members include Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

The CCS last convened on April 23 to review the first detailed inputs about the terror attack. That attack had resulted in the deaths of 25 Indian citizens and one person from Nepal.

Condemnation and Review of Security Situation

During Wednesday’s meeting, the CCS strongly condemned the Pahalgam attack. The members expressed their condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a quick recovery.

Officials informed the committee about the cross-border planning behind the assault. The attack came shortly after peaceful voting and ongoing development projects in the Union Territory, raising serious concerns about external interference.

Firm Response to Terrorism

In response, the government decided on strict measures. One major move was the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. This was seen as a strong diplomatic signal to Pakistan over its continued support for terrorism across the border.

PM Modi’s Separate Strategy 

A day earlier, on Tuesday, PM Modi chaired another important security meeting. It included Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, the three service chiefs, and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.

During this meeting, the Prime Minister said India would firmly deal with terrorism. He assured full trust in the abilities of the armed forces. According to PTI sources, he gave security forces “complete operational freedom” to plan their response. “This includes the freedom to choose the timing, targets, and method of retaliation,” sources said.