Breaking: PM Modi Holds Emergency Meeting After Deadly Pahalgam Attack, Security Lapses Under Scrutiny

After returning from Jeddah, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level meeting immediately at the airport in response to the deadly attack in Pahalgam. The emergency briefing was attended by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. PM Modi, who was abroad during the incident, was briefed on the evolving situation upon landing in India. The attack, which resulted in the tragic loss of 26 lives, has sparked nationwide protests and concern over security lapses. Initial reports suggest that intelligence warnings existed, yet the assault could not be averted, raising questions about the effectiveness of the response mechanisms. Home Minister Amit Shah is currently in Jammu and Kashmir and is expected to visit the site in Pahalgam. The government is now holding a series of meetings to assess the security framework and decide the next steps. PM Modi had earlier expressed his grief on social media, calling the attack a "tragic incident." While the region had seen relative peace in recent years, this incident marks a significant setback. Experts suggest it may be a case of intelligence failure, despite the volume of inputs received by agencies. The focus now is on actionable intelligence and improving future preparedness.