Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a meeting with Chief Ministers, Director Generals of Police and Chief Secretaries of border states, in New Delhi on Wednesday.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday (May 7, 2025) that the strikes carried out by Indian armed forces against targets in Pakistan and PoK is a befitting reply from India to those who dare to challenge our borders, military and citizens.
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At a meeting of Chief Ministers, DGPs and chief secretaries of the states having borders with Pakistan and Nepal, Shah said the Operation Sindoor was launched against terrorist camps after specific inputs and it is a testament to the Narendra Modi government’s zero tolerance policy against terrorism to the entire world.
A Home Ministry statement said the Chief Ministers who attended the meeting called by Shah, congratulated Modi and the three armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor.
Mr. Shah also said that without ignoring the Pahalgam terrorist attack, an appropriate response was given, sending a strong message to the world.
The Indian strike was carried out in response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed.
Nation-wide mock drills
Mr. Shah, in the meeting, said all states should make preparations as per the guidelines issued for the mock drill. He said that arrangements should be made for smooth operation of essential services like hospitals, fire brigade etc. and uninterrupted supply of essential goods should be ensured. The Home Minister asked the states to keep SDRF, Civil Defence, Home Guards, NCC etc. on alert to deal with any situation.
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Strict vigil should be kept on anti-national propaganda by unwanted elements on social and other media platforms and prompt action should be taken in coordination with state governments and central agencies, the Home Minister said.
He said that every effort should be made to maintain seamless communication and the security of vulnerable points should also be further strengthened. He asked the states to stop spreading unnecessary fear among the public and take steps to spread awareness among the people against rumours.
Published – May 07, 2025 08:21 pm IST
