Jaishankar's UN Call Before Pahalgam Revenge, Tells Secretary General India Resolved To Bring Planners, Backers To Justice

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar's on Tuesday conveyed it to United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres that India is resolved that perpetrators, planners and backers of the Pahalgam terror attack will be brought to justice.

Jaishankar spoke to UN chief after the latter called the External Affairs Minister and condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and also called Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, separately.

During the call, UN Chief Antonio Guterres reiterated his strong condemnation of the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir and noted the importance of pursuing justice and accountability for these attacks through lawful means.

The Secretary-General also expressed his deep concern at rising tensions between India and Pakistan and underscored the need to avoid a confrontation that could result in tragic consequences. He offered his Good Offices to support de-escalation efforts.

In response to the UN chief, EAM S Jaishankar took to X, formerly Twitter and informed, “Received a call from United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Appreciate his unequivocal condemnation of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Agreed on the importance of accountability."

Jaishankar in his tweet made it clear that India is resolved that the perpetrators, planners and backers of this attack are brought to justice.

PM Modi chairs top security meeting with Defence Minister, NSA, CDS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a top security meeting with Defence Rajnath Singh , National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) among other senior armed forces commanders and gave a free hand to avenge Pahalgam terror attack.

In a strong message as per the government sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed that it is our national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism and expressed complete faith and confidence in the professional abilities of the Indian Armed Forces.

He said that they have complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of their response.