As the India-Pakistan conflict intensifies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level meeting with top defence and security officials to assess the evolving situation. The meeting came just hours after Indian fighter jets carried out coordinated strikes on four Pakistani airbases in retaliation to a massive wave of drone and missile attacks from across the border. In what is being termed a strategic yet calibrated military posture, India is now preparing for further escalations while reaffirming its commitment to national security and responsible retaliation.
PM Modi Chairs High-Level Defence Meeting in New Delhi
Held at PM Modi’s residence, the meeting was attended by:
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- National Security Advisor Ajit Doval
- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
- Chiefs of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force
The discussion focused on the current security scenario, recent strikes, India’s operational readiness, and future strategy.
Backdrop: Pakistan’s Attack on 26 Indian Locations
India’s military response follows Pakistan’s coordinated strikes on 26 Indian locations, using:
- Armed drones
- Loitering munitions
- Surface-to-surface missiles
- Shelling along the Line of Control (LoC)
Targets included civilian zones and military installations in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan, prompting India’s precision air response at four key Pakistani airbases.
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India’s Response: Responsible, Calibrated, and Strategic
Despite being under attack, India has maintained a strategic doctrine of measured response. At the press conference, Misri reiterated India’s policy:
“India reserves the right to defend itself, but it does so with restraint and respect for international norms.”
The recent airstrikes and border retaliation fall under Operation Sindoor, India’s ongoing counter-terror and border security mission initiated after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
Operation Sindoor and Its Strategic Objectives
Launched as a limited, high-precision campaign, Operation Sindoor seeks to:
- Dismantle terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK
- Thwart future infiltration attempts
- Respond to drone and missile threats proactively
- Deliver a strategic message to terror handlers across the border
Military analysts suggest this operation is India’s strongest kinetic action since the 2019 Balakot strikes.
Security Tightened Across Indian States
Following reports of further threats, security forces across Punjab, Rajasthan, and J&K have been placed on high alert.
Key measures include:
- No-fly zones around border towns
- Deployment of anti-drone systems
- Emergency response teams at critical infrastructure sites
- Regular surveillance drone patrols
India’s Integrated Air Defence Command (IADC) has intercepted over a dozen drones in the past 48 hours alone.
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Conclusion
As the India-Pakistan conflict deepens, India’s leadership has adopted a two-fold strategy: strong military deterrence and active diplomatic engagement. Prime Minister Modi’s meeting with the nation’s top security and defence officials reflects the gravity of the situation and India’s preparedness to respond to any future threat.
With misinformation being aggressively countered, defence systems on high alert, and strategic targets being precisely neutralized, India is sending a clear message: Peace is the preferred path, but provocation will be met with force.