Defence Minister, CDS discuss military preparedness after Pahalgam terrorist attack

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan yesterday to discuss important issues related to military preparedness in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, in which 26 tourists from various states were killed on April 22. The meeting, which took place at the Defence Minister’s residence in Delhi, lasted about 40 minutes. According to sources, General Chauhan apprised the Defence Minister of the military strategy and preparations for the elimination of terrorism during this time.

BSF officers were also present in Delhi yesterday for the meeting on key issues related to defence preparations. Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) Daljit Singh Chaudhary also



visited the Home Ministry yesterday.

Meanwhile, the Indian Navy yesterday successfully carried out an anti-ship missile exercise, and said that it is fully prepared for combat at any time, anywhere and in any manner to safeguard the maritime interests of the country. This missile test was conducted from the Indian Naval ships. 

This anti-ship firing drill conducted by the Navy has re-validated the readiness of the platform, systems and personnel for conducting long-range precision offensive strikes. The Navy said that they have carried out several successful anti-ship missile firings to demonstrate the readiness of the personnel.