Amid growing military tension with Pakistan, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a crucial high-level meeting with the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force on Friday. The meeting, which comes shortly after India’s recent counter-terror operation, "Operation Sindoor," reflects the gravity of the regional security situation and India’s strategic response posture.
Sources indicate the primary agenda was reviewing operational preparedness, assessing ongoing security threats, and coordinating across the tri-services in light of escalated hostilities following a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. That attack, which killed 26 civilians, triggered a swift and focused Indian airstrike campaign on alleged terror infrastructure deep within Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and parts of Pakistan’s Punjab province.
In retaliation, Pakistan attempted drone and missile attacks on Indian military bases and border villages in Jammu, Pathankot, and other sensitive areas. India’s air defense systems successfully intercepted these threats, preventing major damage or casualties. Despite these successful defenses, the situation remains volatile, with heavy shelling reported along the Line of Control and heightened troop movements on both sides.
The Prime Minister’s meeting was reportedly convened to evaluate readiness across India's defense forces and ensure rapid response capabilities are in place. The involvement of the three service chiefs underscores a united and coordinated national defense approach amid the risk of further escalation.
Additionally, the meeting discussed intelligence inputs, surveillance enhancements, and civilian safety in border regions. Strategic containment, diplomatic outreach, and internal security preparedness were also reportedly on the agenda.
Globally, the situation has attracted concern, with the United States, the United Nations, and several European nations urging restraint and a return to dialogue. However, New Delhi has made it clear that it will continue to defend its citizens and interests robustly if provoked.
As the region holds its breath, PM Modi’s direct engagement with military leadership sends a clear message: India is alert, unified, and prepared to safeguard its sovereignty while maintaining room for diplomatic efforts to prevent further conflict.
This unfolding episode continues to be monitored closely by global observers, especially given both nations’ nuclear capabilities and long-standing hostilities.