Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to lead a critical security review meeting concerning Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in New Delhi. The agenda will prominently feature an in-depth analysis of the prevailing security landscape within the Union Territory, with a special focus on winter readiness. A significant point of discussion will be the reported alliance between Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), raising concerns about evolving terrorist networks.
During the deliberations, Shah is expected to underscore the importance of an accelerated crackdown on terror financing channels. Security agencies will receive directives to implement swift measures against the proceeds derived from the narcotics trade that fuel terrorism. Furthermore, strategies to effectively counter negative propaganda disseminated by anti-national elements will be a key focus, aiming to ensure the public receives accurate information.
A detailed examination of the security situation in the Pir Panjal region, which has recently experienced heightened terrorist activities, will be conducted. Security forces will be tasked with intensifying their efforts to achieve a complete zero infiltration goal along the borders. The potential threat posed by the reported nexus between LeT and ISKP, allegedly operating from Pakistan’s Balochistan with support from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), will be a central discussion point for developing a coordinated response.
The Home Minister will emphasize the necessity of enhanced collaboration and synergy among all security forces, including the Indian Army, Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Intelligence Bureau (IB), and the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Updates on dismantling the terror network behind the April 2025 Pahalgam attack will also be presented. The meeting will also touch upon the progress of development projects crucial for long-term peace and stability in the region.
