Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a high-level security meeting at his residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, in New Delhi, amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan following the Indian Armed Forces’ Operation Sindoor.
The meeting was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, and the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The strategic gathering comes in the aftermath of India’s cross-border operation on May 7 that targeted nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, conducted in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indian tourists.
On Saturday, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar announced that India and Pakistan had reached an understanding to halt all military actions, including firing across the Line of Control and other operational domains. “India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so,” Jaishankar posted on X.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries spoke on Saturday at 3:35 p.m., agreeing to a ceasefire from 5:00 p.m. IST. Further talks between the DGMOs are scheduled for May 12.
However, shortly after the announcement, India accused Pakistan of violating the newly established ceasefire agreement. Misri labeled the breach a “serious violation” and affirmed that Indian forces responded firmly to the intrusion.
The situation remains tense, and the high-level meeting led by Prime Minister Modi signals India’s commitment to both national security and a strong counterterrorism policy, even amid ongoing diplomatic engagements.
