Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis chairs high-level security meeting, seeks to improve coordination between govt, forces
Addressing the meeting at Varsha, the chief minister’s residence in Mumbai, Devendra Fadnavis lauded the role of the Indian armed forces in Operation Sindoor.
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Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde (Express Photo)Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired a high-level security review meeting on Monday during which he emphasised the need for better coordination between the state government and defence forces considering the continued need for alertness across the state and its coastal areas in the wake of India-Pakistan tensions.
Deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were also present at the meeting with defence officials held at Varsha, the chief minister’s residence in Mumbai, amid the ceasefire between the two nations.
Addressing the meeting, Fadnavis lauded the role of the Indian armed forces in Operation Sindoor. “All three forces, the Army, Navy and Air Force, performed outstandingly in their roles. We salute them,” he said.
“Mumbai city is very crucial. It is the financial capital of India… Even in the past when terrorists attacked Mumbai, it was to show that they could attack the country’s economic capital,” he said, emphasising that it was vital to share information, besides taking extraordinary care to tackle threats to cybersecurity.
In a statement, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said, “At the meeting, notes were exchanged on information, adoption of advanced technology, and precautions required ahead.” Fadnavis also sought the views of the armed forces and their expectations from the state administration and government, besides discussing various steps necessary to strengthen coordination.
Lieutenant General Pawan Chadha, Colonel Sandeep Seal, Rear Admiral Anil Jaggi from the Indian Navy, Naval Commander Nitesh Garg, Air Vice Marshal Rajat Mohan represented defence forces at the meeting, while state chief secretary Sujata Saunik attended along with officers from the police, state administration and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Representatives from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), Mumbai Stock Exchange, National Stock Exchange (NSE), Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), and Home Guard were also present.
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