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Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions, HCLTech Implements Work From Home in Key Indian Cities

HCLTech's Precautionary WFH Directive

IT major HCLTech has instructed employees in Chandigarh, Gurugram, and Noida to work from home this Friday, responding to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

India-Pakistan tensions: HCLTech announces work from home for Chandigarh, Gurugram, Noida

Evaluating Future WFH Arrangements

The company plans to assess the need for continuing work from home arrangements by Sunday, taking into account government advice and the prevailing security situation, according to sources.

Background of the Security Measures

This move comes in the wake of increased military activities, including drone and artillery exchanges along the Line of Control in Kashmir, prompting heightened security alerts in the region.

Operation Sindoor: India's Counter-Terrorism Response

The Indian Army's successful defense against recent attacks is part of 'Operation Sindoor', an initiative targeting terrorist facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, following a tragic incident in Pahalgam.