India’s Military Gets Green Light for Action Against Pakistan After Pahalgam Attack
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In a decisive move following the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has authorized India’s armed forces to take any necessary military action against Pakistan. During a high-level security meeting on Tuesday, PM Modi declared that delivering a strong and strategic response to terrorism is a firm national resolve.
The Prime Minister’s decision comes after 26 innocent civilians were killed in Pahalgam, sparking nationwide outrage. Addressing top Défense officials, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, and the heads of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, Modi gave India’s military forces full freedom to determine the time and nature of their response.
Military to Choose Time and Targets for Strategic Operations
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, PM Modi emphasized that the armed forces now have complete autonomy in selecting their operational targets and timelines. This signals the beginning of what many are calling the countdown to a decisive military retaliation against Pakistan, which India holds responsible for harbouring and supporting terrorism across the border. He reiterated that terrorism will not go unanswered, and India will act decisively.
High-Level Security Review Signals Imminent Action
The top-tier meeting reviewed national security along the borders, especially in Jammu and Kashmir, and examined various strategic and tactical responses to terror threats. Sources suggest that the pace and seriousness of these meetings indicate imminent military action.
On Wednesday, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), along with the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) and the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), are also scheduled to meet. The synchronized nature of these key meetings underlines the government’s intent to ensure readiness across all fronts—military, political, and economic—before executing any major move.
Pakistan’s Role in Terror Under Global Scrutiny
Pakistan’s involvement in terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir is now beyond dispute, both domestically and globally. The recent admission by Pakistan’s Defence Minister—acknowledging the country’s historical role in nurturing terrorism—has only intensified international scrutiny.
India’s strategic response is anticipated to be multifaceted, targeting terror networks and their sponsors through calculated and forceful means. Given the gravity of the Pahalgam massacre and rising public demand for justice, all eyes are now on the Indian armed forces as they prepare to act.
With PM Modi’s clear directive and full military autonomy granted, India appears poised for a robust and resolute response to cross-border terrorism. The coming days could mark a critical shift in India’s counter-terrorism policy, as the nation prepares to hold Pakistan accountable for its continued support of extremist activities.
