Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has authorized military chiefs to decide on the mode, timing, and targets for retaliation following the Pahalgam terror attack.
• The decision was made during a high-level security meeting attended by top officials, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and NSA Ajit Doval.
• Political parties across the spectrum have expressed unanimous support for the move, emphasizing national unity and confidence in the military’s capabilities.
• Media editorials commend the operational autonomy granted to the armed forces but call for accountability over security lapses leading to the attack.
• Editorials also warn against full-scale war, advocating for strategic isolation of Pakistan through diplomatic and economic measures.