Modi gives them operational freedom to decide the mode, targets and timing of action against terror

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday gave the security forces full operational freedom to decide the mode, targets and timing of their decisive action against the terror outfits responsible for the Pahalgam brutality against tourists and also smash their ecosystem.

- RAJESH KUMAR THAKUR @ New Delhi

The directive came at a marathon meeting at his residence with defence minister Rajnath Singh, the chiefs of the armed forces and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Modi expressed complete confidence in the professional abilities of the armed forces. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan was part of the meeting.

Sources said the PM, after listening to inputs from the top officers, underscored the national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism.