Operation Sindoor: PM Modi chairs meeting with Ministries amid heightened security concerns
The Hindu
PM Modi chairs high-level meeting to review national security preparedness, emphasizing alertness, synergy, and communication mechanisms for safety.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (May 8, 2025) chaired a high-level meeting with Union Secretaries to review the country’s preparedness and inter-Ministerial coordination in light of recent developments pertaining to national security.
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According to an official release, the Prime Minister emphasised the need for continued alertness, institutional synergy, and clear communication mechanisms as the nation navigates a sensitive period. He reiterated the Centre’s unwavering commitment to ensuring national security, operational preparedness, and the safety of citizens.
The review meeting comes in the wake of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, and subsequent retaliatory strikes by Indian armed forces on May 7 targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Security agencies have since intensified surveillance and preparedness under Operation Sindoor, which remains ongoing.
“All Ministries are fully prepared to respond to emerging situations,” the Government statement said, noting that actionable points have been identified by Ministries in relation to the conflict, with institutional processes being reinforced accordingly.
The meeting also discussed a range of issues, including the strengthening of civil defence mechanisms, strategies to counter misinformation and fake news, and the safeguarding of critical infrastructure. Ministries were advised to work in close coordination with State Governments and ground-level agencies.
The Prime Minister underscored the importance of seamless coordination among Ministries and departments to maintain operational continuity and institutional resilience. Secretaries have been directed to conduct a thorough review of their respective departments to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of essential services, with an emphasis on readiness, emergency response, and internal communication frameworks.
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