FACT CHECK: Did PM Modi Meet Air Chief Amid Plans for Retaliation on Pakistan

Claim:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Air Chief Marshal AP Singh as India prepares for retaliation against Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

Fact:
True, but context matters.
PM Modi did meet Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, as well as Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi earlier, amidst high-level deliberations following the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. However, no official statement confirms a finalized military response yet.

What We Know:

• The meetings occurred shortly after the attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, where gunmen opened fire on Indian tourists.
• Modi has given military leadership “complete operational freedom” regarding India’s response.
• Modi’s remarks about punishing perpetrators “beyond their imagination” fueled speculation of an imminent strike.
• India has previously launched surgical and air strikes (2016, 2019) in response to cross-border terrorism.
• Diplomatic steps, like freezing parts of the Indus Waters Treaty, are already underway.
• Official sources have not confirmed the timing or nature of any military action as of now.

Conclusion:
While the Modi government’s meetings and strong rhetoric suggest a serious response is being considered, no direct orders for retaliation have been announced. The situation remains under close watch, and further developments are expected.

Verdict: Partly True

PM Modi did meet Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and other top defense officials following the Pahalgam terror attack. While this signals serious deliberations over a potential response to Pakistan, there is no official confirmation yet of any planned or imminent military retaliation. The claim reflects current events but lacks conclusive evidence of action.