Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a high-level assembly with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and NSA Ajit Doval on “future challenges” within the protection sector. Equipping the Indian Armed Forces with trendy tools was additionally mentioned through the assembly.
The assembly befell two days after a drone assault on an Indian Air Force base in Jammu wherein two jawans had been injured. The use of drones to hold out terrorist assaults marked the start of a brand new safety risk to the nation.
time aranendramodi Had a excessive stage assembly with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister @AmitShah and NSA Ajit Doval, the long run challenges within the protection sector had been mentioned.
— Prasar Bharati News Services (@PBNS_India) June 29, 2021
Following the assault, a sequence of drones had been once more noticed in Jammu within the early hours of Tuesday. However, there was no official affirmation from the military. The military stated on Monday that drones had been seen flying over Kaluchak-Ratnuchak navy stations. “A significant risk was thwarted by the alert and proactive strategy of the troops. Army PRO Lt Col Devendra Anand had stated that the safety forces are on excessive alert and the search operation is on.
While safety forces are conscious of drones dropping arms and ammunition from throughout the border, the potential use of low-cost commercially out there drones to drop explosives comes as a brand new risk.
Earlier within the day, the principle opposition Congress stated that there’s a want for a reputable and complete coverage and measures to take care of drone assaults by Pakistan-based terrorist organisations. Congress General Secretary and Chief Spokesperson Randeep Surjewala stated the Modi authorities must act on the strategic recommendation of consultants as an alternative of focusing solely on managing headlines.
In view of the risk posed by potential drone strikes, safety has been tightened round essential installations throughout Kashmir.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
