The focus of the meeting was on reviewing the security preparedness of research and scientific facilities, especially at the border and sensitive zones of Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Ladakh, and the Northwestern region of India.
Security is to be upgraded at technical and scientific installations located in border areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Chandigarh, and the Northwest locations of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
As European leaders gathered in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a full and unconditional ceasefire starting May 12. Zelenskyy emphasised that the ceasefire must cover all areas, land, sea, and air, and last at least 30 days.
Speaking to ANI, Bhupinder Singh, who is bringing his relatives' belongings to safer locations from border areas, stated that the situation near the border is tense and that around 12-14 villages are evacuating.
A mock drill simulating an IED explosion was conducted near the Haj Manzil, close to the main gate under the Chandni Mahal police station area on Saturday, as part of a coordinated emergency preparedness exercise.
Projectile debris has been discovered in Damtal village, situated in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. This occurrence has resulted in significant concern within the area, which is in proximity to Pathankot in Punjab.
Amid the Pakistan army's continuous targeting of civilian infrastructure in India, a Turkish Kamikaze drone was recovered in a village in Naushera area of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
Pakistan continued its hostilities on May 10 and targeted places of worship including the Shambhu temple in Jammu and other residential areas of the region.
Wing Commander Singh asserted that while all hostile actions have been effectively countered with proportionate responses, India has reiterated its commitment to de-escalation, conditional on reciprocal restraint from Pakistan.