PM Modi holds high-level security meeting with Army, Navy, and Air Force chiefs amid border tensions: Report
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on May 11, 2025, 11:14 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently holding a crucial high-level security meeting at his official residence with the Chiefs of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force, according to reports of journalist Aditya Raj Kaul. This is the third such meeting in the last 48 hours, underscoring the gravity of the ongoing situation following repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan.
#BREAKING: Prime Minister @narendramodi is meeting the Chiefs of Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy at his residence. Third such meeting in last 48 hours.
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) May 11, 2025
The meeting comes just hours after reports of explosions in Srinagar, drone incursions across multiple border points, and renewed firing along the Line of Control (LoC) despite a ceasefire agreement being announced on May 10.
Earlier, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had strongly condemned Pakistan's actions, calling them a 'serious breach of understanding'. He also urged Pakistan to take urgent steps to halt further violations and reiterated India's right to respond appropriately.
The Indian Armed Forces remain on high operational alert, and the Prime Minister's back-to-back strategic discussions with military leadership highlight the evolving situation's complexity.
More updates awaited as the closed-door meeting continues.
Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
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