What Happened in the High-Level Security Meeting Following the Pahalgam Attack?

High-Level Security Meeting in New Delhi

New Delhi: On Thursday, senior security officials convened in New Delhi for a crucial meeting led by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, as reported by sources.

The gathering included prominent figures such as Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Deka and R&AW chief Ravi Sinha, occurring just a day after the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) convened in response to the tragic Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, primarily tourists.

During the meeting, officials assessed the current security landscape in Jammu and Kashmir and other regions, along with pressing national security matters, according to insider information.

However, the specific topics discussed during this meeting have not been officially disclosed.

Following the CCS meeting on Wednesday, which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government announced the suspension of the India-Pakistan Indus Water Treaty, a downgrade in bilateral relations, and the closure of the Attari checkpost.

The government has instructed security forces to maintain a state of 'high vigilance', as per the sources.

The CCS meeting also emphasized the cross-border connections related to the Pahalgam attack, leading to decisions aimed at taking action against Pakistan.

During a rally in Madhubani on Thursday, Modi asserted that India would identify, track, and hold accountable every terrorist and their supporters involved in the Pahalgam incident, vowing to pursue the perpetrators relentlessly.

Later that evening, an all-party meeting was held where leaders from various parties called for decisive measures to dismantle terror camps. Opposition MPs raised concerns about security lapses but expressed their support for the government's efforts to combat terrorism.