PM Modi cuts short Saudi Arabia visit after deadly Pahalgam terror attack
PTC Web Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had arrived in Saudi Arabia earlier on Tuesday for a two-day visit, has decided to cut his trip short following a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. Reports indicate that the attack has resulted in the tragic deaths of 26 persons. As per government sources, the Prime Minister will now return to India tonight, arriving early Wednesday morning.
During his visit, PM Modi had been scheduled to attend an official dinner hosted by the Saudi leadership in Jeddah and meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. However, he opted to skip the dinner in light of the unfortunate events. Originally, the Prime Minister was supposed to return to India on Wednesday night, but his return has been advanced.
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is expected to convene on Wednesday morning after PM Modi’s arrival to address the situation and discuss further steps.
- With inputs from agencies
