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New Delhi, May 1, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday to discuss India’s next steps following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians on April 22. The meeting has fueled speculation over a possible military response as tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate.
Amid cross-border firing for the 12th consecutive night on Monday, the Union Home Ministry has directed all states to conduct nationwide civil defence drills on Wednesday. These drills aim to prepare civilians for “new and complex threats” in the event of a hostile escalation.
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan is scheduled to review state-level preparedness, focusing on measures such as:
- Testing air-raid warning systems
- Civilian safety training
- Cleaning and preparing bunkers and trenches
The coordinated response underscores India’s heightened alert posture and national readiness strategy.
Prime Minister Modi has vowed to bring justice to those behind the Pahalgam massacre, stating India will hunt the perpetrators to the “ends of the earth” and deliver punishment that is “beyond their imagination.”
These developments mark a significant shift in India’s security approach as public and political pressure grows for decisive action.
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#WATCH | Delhi | On mock drills to be held on May 7, former Puducherry LG and former IPS officer Kiran Bedi says, "It's a cause for not to worry but it causes self-assurance and greater assurance because now we the people of India, the youth of India, the energetic of India, the… pic.twitter.com/LjjWWrYBzX
— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2025
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced the arrest of another individual in Barpeta district, raising the total number of people detained for "defending Pakistan on Indian soil" to 43 in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Sharing the update on X, Sarma wrote:
"#Update on crackdown against traitors for defending Pakistan on Indian soil... Total 43 anti-nationals have been put behind BARS for sympathising with Pakistan. No TRAITOR will be SPARED (sic)."
The arrests come amid a broader crackdown by state authorities against individuals allegedly expressing support for Pakistan following the attack. Would you like this rewritten into a news article or social media post?
Responding to the Union Home Ministry’s directive for nationwide security drills on Wednesday, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria emphasized the importance of comprehensive preparedness.
“Every kind of preparation is necessary for the nation to be prepared for any situation… I believe preparing everything is necessary for the safety of the nation,” Governor Kataria stated.
His remarks underscore the growing focus on coordinated emergency readiness amid heightened security concerns.
#WATCH | Chandigarh | On mock drills to be held on May 7, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria says, "Every kind of preparation is necessary for the nation to be prepared for any situation...I believe preparing everything is necessary for the safety of the nation." pic.twitter.com/ImKFMoFa2Q
— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2025
Uttar Pradesh will conduct a comprehensive emergency preparedness drill across all districts on Wednesday, May 7, as confirmed by the state’s Director General of Police, Prashant Kumar. The exercise, directed by the Government of India, will involve coordinated participation from the civil and police administration, fire services, and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).
Nineteen districts have been specially identified for focused mock drills and grouped into different sensitivity categories — one in Category 'A', two in Category 'C', and the remainder in Category 'B'.
“The aim is to simulate an integrated emergency response, tailored to local sensitivities and challenges,” DGP Kumar stated. The drill will assess readiness across all verticals and reinforce coordination for handling real-life emergencies.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, a former diplomat and ex-UN official, highlighted the "sad reality" of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) consultations following a closed-door meeting held to address escalating India-Pakistan tensions in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Since only member states attended the confidential session, the exact discussions remain undisclosed. However, reports indicate that Pakistan faced tough questions from several UNSC members.
Drawing on his experience with the UN, Tharoor predicted that the Security Council is unlikely to adopt any resolution condemning either side. "I'm quite confident the Council won’t pass a resolution criticising Pakistan because China would veto it, and they won’t criticise India either, as many nations would object or use their veto. The outcome will likely be a general appeal for peace and expressions of concern over terrorism," Tharoor told ANI.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday strongly rejected Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s allegation that the government ignored intelligence warnings about a possible terror strike in Jammu & Kashmir just days before the deadly Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives. The BJP called the claim an attempt to "undermine the morale" of India’s armed forces.
Party spokesperson Tuhin Sinha told NDTV that Congress lacked any evidence to support such accusations. Meanwhile, Babulal Marandi, the BJP’s Jharkhand unit chief, criticized Kharge for targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government “at a time when the fight against terrorism and Pakistan is at a crucial juncture.”
A drill is a simulation of an emergency situation designed to help individuals and organizations practice their responses in a controlled environment. These exercises are crucial for preparing people to react swiftly and efficiently in real-life emergencies, such as fires, earthquakes, medical emergencies, or security threats.
During a mock drill, participants perform their roles as though the emergency is happening for real. This may include activities like evacuating a building, providing first aid, or executing lockdown procedures.
#WATCH | Srinagar, J&K | SDRF personnel hold exercise to prepare for tomorrow's mock drill at Dal lake
— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2025
MHA has asked several states and UTs to conduct mock drills for effective civil defence, tomorrow, May 7. pic.twitter.com/FEUQYw8huG
#WATCH | Students in a Jammu school being trained to respond to any eventuality during a mock drill exercise MHA has directed countrywide mock drills on May 7 pic.twitter.com/NxxxmOGetn
— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2025
Preparations for security drills in Delhi are currently underway, as confirmed by Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood.
When asked about the city's readiness for the drills during an event, Sood responded, "Preparations are ongoing. We will gather more information, and further arrangements will be made accordingly."
Travel
India and Pakistan have closed their only open land border and shut down their airspace to each other's airlines. Additionally, both countries have prohibited ships flying the other's flag from entering their ports and have stopped their own vessels from visiting the other's ports.
Trade
Pakistan has suspended all bilateral agreements and halted trade with India, which has reciprocated by banning imports of goods from or transiting through Pakistan.
Water
India has suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, which governs the sharing of water from the Indus river system between the two countries.
Postal Service
India has suspended the exchange of all types of inbound mail and parcels from Pakistan, including both air and surface routes.
Social Media
India has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including those of media outlets like Dawn News and former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar. Additionally, social media accounts of several prominent Pakistani personalities, including actor Fawad Khan, have been blocked.
Sports
India's Olympic javelin gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has withdrawn his invitation to Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem to attend his upcoming meet in Bengaluru this month.
Farmers along the nearly 200-kilometre International Border in Jammu and Kashmir are rushing to complete their harvest amid growing tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack.
In the districts of Jammu, Samba, and Kathua, around 1.25 lakh hectares of farmland fall within range of Pakistani shelling. Families are working around the clock to harvest crops, dry the grain, and pack it for transport to mills.
“We live in a danger zone. Every time shelling starts, we face death and destruction,” said Rakesh Kumar, a farmer from Treva.
Radhika Devi, a resident of Suchetgarh, said her family packed over 300 bags of wheat in just a few days. “It’s an emergency. Mill owners are paying well and quickly moving the bags to safer areas,” she noted.
VIDEO | Civil Defence Exercise: SDRF conducts preparations in Srinagar’s Dal Lake following the directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs. All states and Union Territories have been instructed to conduct a mock drill on May 7 as part of a nationwide civil defence preparedness… pic.twitter.com/3mqbgdrmcb
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 6, 2025
Security forces apprehended a Pakistani national near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch sector, just a day after the Border Security Force (BSF) arrested a Pakistan Ranger along the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan.
These back-to-back arrests come amid heightened tensions, as the fate of BSF jawan PK Sahu remains uncertain. He was detained by Pakistan Rangers after inadvertently crossing the border—an incident that followed closely on the heels of the Pahalgam terror attack, which has further strained cross-border relations.
