Tue May 06 10:30:00 UTC 2025: ## India Vows Strong Response After Pahalgam Terror Attack
**New Delhi, May 4, 2025** – India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has pledged a strong response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, assuring the public that the government will take decisive action. Speaking at the Sanskriti Jagran Mahotsav, Mr. Singh stated that ensuring national security is his responsibility and that a “befitting reply” will be given to those who attack India. He cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “perseverance” as a guarantee of the government’s resolve.
Meanwhile, heightened tensions along the India-Pakistan border have led to a blackout rehearsal in Ferozepur Cantonment, Punjab. Residents were instructed to participate in a 30-minute blackout from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday as part of preparedness drills for potential conflict. This is not the first such rehearsal, according to sources.
The situation is further fueled by recent naval war games and airspace closures announced by Pakistan, and retaliatory actions by the Indian Navy, including missile firings. Both nations have issued area warnings for exercises in the Arabian Sea, with the designated zones located a mere 85 nautical miles apart. The escalating situation has raised concerns about the potential for further conflict.
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