What Was PM Narendra Modi’s First Question After Pahalgam? Ajit Doval Shares Key Details

New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has made a big revelation about how India's strategy was decided after the Pahalgam terrorist attack and what was the immediate reaction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In Discovery's documentary 'Declassified: Operation Sindoor' made on Operation Sindoor, Doval told that after the attack, the first question before the Prime Minister was who was behind it.

What happened during the meeting of PM Modi and Doval at the airport?

According to Ajit Doval, Prime Minister Modi was on a visit to Saudi Arabia at the time of the Pahalgam attack. After receiving news of the attack, he cut short his trip and returned to India. Doval told that after the Prime Minister's return, a meeting took place at the airport itself. During this, Modi first asked for information about all the facts related to the incident.

What did PM Modi first ask Doval?

Ajit Doval told that in the meeting the Prime Minister insisted on knowing the facts of the entire matter first. He directly asked who carried out this attack and who was responsible for it. According to Doval, the Prime Minister wanted clear information to emerge as soon as possible about the people behind the attack.

How quickly did the intelligence agencies gather information?

The national security advisor also appreciated the role of Indian intelligence agencies during this period. He said that the agencies did important work in reaching those responsible behind the attack in a short time. According to Doval, this information helped in deciding the direction of further action.

What was the goal of Operation Sindoor?

On May 7, 2025, India took military action against terrorist bases in Pakistan and PoK under Operation Sindoor. This action was taken in response to the Pahalgam attack. After this, military tension increased between India and Pakistan and the conflict between the two countries lasted for about 88 hours. This round of military action came to an end after an agreement was reached between the two sides on the evening of 10 May.

Did the military operation last for 88 hours?

According to Doval, the military confrontation between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor lasted for about 88 hours. After the retaliatory action by Pakistan, India also launched several retaliatory operations. This phase of military action ended after an understanding was reached between the two countries on the evening of 10 May.

What message did Doval give regarding terrorism?

Doval also referred to the Prime Minister's statement in which Operation Vermillion was still active. According to him, this means the continuation of India's fight against terrorism. He said that in case of any conflict, the country is ready to take necessary steps to protect its sovereignty.