What happened?
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), alongside the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) and the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), convened at Prime Minister Modi’s residence in New Delhi. The second CCS meeting reviewed national security preparedness following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. A cabinet briefing is scheduled for 4:00 pm today. Earlier, the CCS attributed the attack to “cross-border linkages” and announced stringent measures targeting Pakistan, including suspending the Indus Water Treaty and scaling down diplomatic ties.
Why it matters to India
The CCS’s assertive steps reflect a hardened national security posture in response to Pakistan-linked terrorism. The revocation of Pakistani visas, closure of the Attari ICP, and treaty suspension signal a decisive shift in India’s diplomatic engagement. These escalations could strain bilateral relations and regional stability. New Delhi’s commitment to accountability, as reiterated by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, underscores India’s broader counterterrorism doctrine amid heightened Indo-Pak tensions.