PM Modi holds high-level review meeting on national security amid LoC tensions
New Delhi: In the wake of rising tensions along the Line of Control (LoC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to assess national preparedness and ensure coordination between ministries and departments amid ongoing security concerns.
The meeting, held in New Delhi, was attended by the Cabinet Secretary, senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), and Secretaries from key ministries including Defence, Home Affairs, External Affairs, Information and Broadcasting, Power, Health, and Telecommunications.
A government press release stated that the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of seamless coordination among ministries and agencies to maintain operational continuity and institutional resilience during this sensitive time. He reviewed the plans and preparedness of ministries to handle the current situation effectively.
Ministries have been directed to carry out a thorough review of their essential functions, with special focus on emergency preparedness, internal communication systems, and overall readiness. Secretaries of various departments presented their action plans and assured the PM of a coordinated, whole-of-government approach.
During the discussion, several critical areas were reviewed, including the strengthening of civil defence mechanisms, countermeasures against misinformation and fake news, and protection of critical infrastructure. Ministries were also instructed to work in close coordination with state governments and grassroots-level institutions to ensure effective implementation on the ground.
The official statement said ministries are equipped to respond to any emerging scenario and are reinforcing systems accordingly.
Prior to the high-level review, PM Modi met National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval at his residence. Sources revealed that the NSA briefed the Prime Minister about the current situation along India’s western border, particularly after Operation Sindoor, and developments in the region. The closed-door meeting lasted nearly an hour.
Following this, the Union Home Secretary also met the Prime Minister to further update him on internal security matters.
These meetings come amid heightened tension in Jammu and Kashmir, where 13 civilians were killed and 59 others injured in heavy shelling by Pakistani forces along the LoC. All fatalities were reported from the Poonch sector. The government has confirmed that these were the result of ceasefire violations.
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Nepalese woman putting up as paying guest in Gurugram found hanging in room
Gurugram (PTI): A woman -- a resident of Nepal -- who arrived in Gurugram four days ago, allegedly died by suicide at a paying guest (PG) accommodation in Badshahpur police station area here, an official said on Saturday.
According to police, the body was found hanging from a ceiling fan at the PG facility located on Fazilpur Road.
No suicide note has been found on the scene, the official said, adding that the body has been taken into custody and shifted to a mortuary and family of the deceased has been informed.
The deceased -- identified as Kalpana (23), a resident of Nepal -- had rented the room at the PG in Badshahpur area on February 2, police said.
On Friday, the PG owner informed the police that the woman had allegedly hanged herself, after which a police team arrived at the scene and found the door locked from the inside.
The police broke down the door and entered the room, and subsequently brought down the young woman's body from the noose, the official said, adding that, during inspection, a bottle of alcohol was also found in the room.
"No suicide note was found. The reasons behind the suicide are being investigated," said Assistant Sub-Inspector Sanjeev Kumar, the investigating officer. ARB
