**Tensions Rise as Air Chief Marshal Meets PM Modi Following Pahalgam Attack**
In light of escalating tensions with Pakistan after the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives last month, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. This meeting is part of a series of discussions PM Modi has been holding with the chiefs of the three armed forces to assess potential military responses to the April 22 attack.
On April 26, PM Modi convened a crucial meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, and other military leaders. During this one-and-a-half-hour session, the Prime Minister granted the armed forces a “free hand” to take necessary actions against Pakistan.
As the situation intensified, Army Chief General Dwivedi also met with PM Modi at his residence on April 30, joined by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and NSA Doval. Subsequently, on May 3, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi and Air Chief Marshal AP Singh held separate meetings with the Prime Minister, further emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
In response to the Pahalgam massacre, where terrorists targeted non-Muslim tourists, the Ordnance Factory Board has canceled all employee leaves to bolster defense preparedness across the nation. The attack, which occurred in the Baisaran valley, involved terrorists executing a brutal assault on tourists, resulting in significant casualties, including a Nepali national.
PM Modi has pledged to pursue the terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam attack and their supporters “to the ends of the earth.” In retaliation, India has downgraded diplomatic relations with Pakistan, suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, canceled visas for Pakistani nationals, and closed its airspace to Pakistani airlines. In response, Pakistan has announced reciprocal measures and suspended the Simla Agreement, heightening the risk of further conflict.
As the situation develops, the focus remains on India’s military readiness and the government’s commitment to ensuring national security.
**FAQ**
**What was the Pahalgam attack?**
The Pahalgam attack occurred on April 22, when terrorists opened fire on a group of tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of 26 individuals, including a Nepali national.
