Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a high-level security review meeting on Thursday, reiterated the government’s objective of making Jammu and Kashmir free from terrorism. He assured that all required resources would be provided to achieve this aim, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “zero tolerance policy” against terrorism.
Shah emphasized the need to implement the “area domination plan” and “zero terror plan” with focused efforts to eradicate terrorism from the region. He said that the government, along with all security forces, is determined to establish complete control over terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also participated in the meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah.
Following the meeting, Abdullah spoke to reporters about the ongoing discussion around the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. He stated that matters of law and order and security currently lie under the jurisdiction of the Lieutenant Governor.
“The discussion with the Home Minister included the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the restoration of statehood. There is hope that statehood will be restored. At present, law and order, as well as security, are under the Lieutenant Governor’s responsibility. I conveyed to the Home Minister that tackling terrorism and militancy requires involving the people of Jammu and Kashmir and consulting elected representatives,” he said.
Earlier in the day, security forces neutralized five militants in Kulgam district during an operation. Two soldiers sustained injuries and were evacuated for medical treatment. The Indian Army’s Chinar Corps stated that the operation occurred in the Kader area of Kulgam, where militants opened fire on security personnel.
In another recent development, Junaid Ahmed Bhat, a militant involved in attacks and civilian killings, was killed during a security operation in Srinagar district on December 3. Authorities identified Bhat’s involvement in several incidents, including attacks in Ganderbal and Gagangir.
(ANI)
