Goa, April 30 -- Following the devastating Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, the Indian government has overhauled the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) now to strengthen its strategic response to terrorism and internal threats. On April 30, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reconstituted the seven-member board, appointing former R&AW chief Alok Joshi as its new chairman.

The revamped seven-member board comprises several esteemed former officers from the armed forces and civil services. Among the military representatives are former Western Air Commander Air Marshal PM Sinha, former Southern Army Commander Lt General AK Singh, and Rear Admiral Monty Khanna. From the Indian Police Serv...