JAMMU, Feb 05: Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and directed all security agencies to adopt a “more stringent and ruthless approach” towards infiltration and terrorist activities, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement.
Chairing a high-level meeting, Shah commended the security agencies for their efforts in significantly improving the security situation across the region. He also acknowledged their contributions in making substantial progress on key security parameters.
Shah pointed out that narcotics networks are playing a role in supporting infiltrators and terrorists in carrying out their activities. “There is an urgent need to take prompt and rigorous action against terror funding from the proceeds of the narcotics trade,” he said.
He emphasised that the coordinated and sustained efforts of the Modi government have seriously weakened the terrorism ecosystem in the region. Shah further directed all security agencies to intensify their efforts to combat terrorism and to ensure “zero infiltration” along the border.
“Security agencies must adopt a more stringent and ruthless approach toward infiltration and terrorist activities. Our ultimate goal should be to completely uproot the existence of terrorists,” he asserted.
Shah directed that immediate appointments be made to key positions at the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) to ensure the timely implementation of new criminal laws in the region.
The Home Minister also urged security agencies to remain vigilant and work in close coordination to eliminate terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir. He praised the security forces for their tireless efforts and noted the significant improvement in the overall security situation.
The meeting was attended by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Union Home Secretary, Director of the Intelligence Bureau, Chief Secretary, Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir, and other senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Jammu and Kashmir administration.
This review follows a similar security meeting held on February 4, chaired by Amit Shah, which also included Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Home Secretary, and senior officials from both the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Indian Army.
