NEW DELHI, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in New Delhi, according to a statement by the Prime Minister's Office.
Modi described the ongoing situation as a "sensitive period" and called for continued alertness, institutional synergy and clear communication.
Modi also reviewed planning and preparations by ministries to deal with the current situation.
"A range of issues were discussed during the meeting, which included strengthening of civil defense mechanisms, efforts to counter misinformation and fake news, and ensuring the security of critical infrastructure," the statement said.
On Wednesday, India launched airstrikes on Pakistani targets to avenge last month's killing of 26 people by gunmen in Pahalgam town, about 89 km east of Srinagar, the summer capital of the Indian-controlled Kashmir.
The situation along the Line of Control, dividing Kashmir, has been tense as troops of India and Pakistan deployed on both sides of the ceasefire line were engaged in an exchange of fire and artillery. ■