Jammu, June 13: In a stern message to terrorists and their supporters, the Director General of Police (DGP) of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, RR Swain, stated on Thursday that terrorists attempting to disrupt peace in the region are destined to be killed, and their local supporters will face severe consequences for their anti-national activities.
Addressing the media at Katra, DGP Swain emphasised, “The terrorists are not many but are numbered. The terrorists being pushed in by Pakistan will be killed soon and their supporters here will have to repent a lot.”
The DGP’s statements came in response to recent terror strikes in the Jammu region. He also chaired a high-level security review meeting in Katra to assess the alertness and preparations of security forces following these attacks.
Swain highlighted the plight of local supporters of terrorists, stating, “The terrorists have come from across the border to die, and we don’t know whether they have families or not, so they have nothing to lose but to die. But their supporters here in J&K have a lot of things to lose.”
Commenting on the origins of the terrorists, Swain said, “Whether the terrorists are being sent from Pak jails or do they have their families and children there, we don’t know. But those in J&K those supporting terrorists have their families, land, property, and jobs here.”
Reflecting on past security challenges, Swain noted, “attempts to disturb peace in areas of Jammu region like Poonch, Rajouri, Kishtwar, Ramban, and other areas were also made between 1995 to 2005, but the security forces foiled the nefarious designs of the enemy. This time also, there is a challenge, but the security forces will defeat the evil designs of the enemy.”
Recent terrorist attacks in Reasi, Kathua, and Doda districts over the past four days have resulted in the deaths of nine people, including seven pilgrims returning from Shiv Khouri temple, a CRPF jawan, and several injuries to security personnel and civilians.
In a significant operation, two suspected Pakistani terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kathua, leading to the recovery of a large quantity of arms and ammunition.
