Ahmedabad, May 9 – Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with senior officials of the armed forces on Friday and assured them of complete support from the state government in carrying out their operations without any hindrance. The meeting was held to ensure close coordination between civil authorities and defense forces during the heightened security situation along the border.
According to State Minister Harsh Sanghavi, the meeting in Gandhinagar brought together top officials from various departments, including police, district administrations from border areas, and representatives of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Border Security Force (BSF), and Coast Guard. The primary goal was to strengthen inter-agency coordination and streamline logistical support for defense activities within the state.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Sanghavi said, “The Chief Minister extended gratitude to the armed forces on behalf of the people of Gujarat. He reviewed the functioning of all departments to ensure that the forces face no difficulties during this crucial period.”
He also urged citizens not to fall prey to rumors and to rely only on official updates shared by district authorities.
The high-level review follows the Indian armed forces’ precision strikes under ‘Operation Sindoor’, which targeted nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack. On Thursday night, India successfully intercepted Pakistani drone and missile attacks aimed at military installations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur, and other locations.
The meeting reaffirmed Gujarat’s preparedness and commitment to supporting national defense efforts amid rising tensions.
