New Delhi, Oct 05: Union Home Minister, Amit Shah asked security forces to pro-actively coordinate counter-terrorism operations for prosperous and peaceful Jammu & Kashmir (J&K).
Amit Shah issued the instructions while chairing a meeting held here in Srinagar on Wednesday to review the security situation in Jammu & Kashmir.
Lieutenant Governor (LG), Manoj Sinha, and other senior officials of the Government of India, including the Army, CAPF, J&K Police and Jammu and Kashmir attended the meeting.
“Pro-actively conduct coordinated counter-terrorism operations, to fulfill the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s vision of a prosperous and peaceful Jammu & Kashmir,” Amit Shah said.
Union Minister Shah appreciated the efforts of the security agencies and administration of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir for keeping the streets free from violence and significantly restoring the Rule of Law. The ‘HarGharTiranga’ campaign during the Independence Day celebrations saw a new level of unprecedented enthusiasm.
Home Minister directed that the security grid should be further strengthened to ensure zero fear of terrorists and separatists. He reviewed the working of the security grid and progress made on various items of the security agenda in previous meetings to reduce the incidents of terrorism and stranglehold of the separatist networks over the system.
The Union Home Minister exhorted the security forces and the police to continue with the coordinated efforts through meticulous and well-planned counter-terrorism operations to wipe out terrorism. The cases registered under the UAPA were also reviewed and it was stressed that investigation should be timely and effective. The agencies concerned should work on improving capacities for ensuring quality investigation. The Terror eco-system comprising elements that aid, abet and sustain the terrorist-separatist campaign to the detriment of the well-being of the common man requires to be completely dismantled, said the Union Home Minister.
