Modi gives army sweeping freedom to act as India-Pakistan tensions escalate after terror attack

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the armed forces near complete freedom of action to respond to tensions rising with Pakistan after a deadly terror attack in the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region on April 22. The move is seen as a signal that India is prepared to take decisive action against terrorist groups operating in the region. The attack, which killed at least 42 people including two foreign tourists, has heightened regional tensions and triggered a military buildup along the India-Pakistan border. Modi's decision reflects his government's determination to respond strongly to such attacks.