Stringent measures in place to knock down terror ecosystem in J&K: LG Sinha

Srinagar, Oct 26: Following the back-to-back terror attacks in Kashmir valley during the past 10 days, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that they are determined for effective, continuous, coordinated and sustained action against terrorists and support structures in J&K UT.
“The counter-terror grid has been strengthened with coordination between the security agencies. A multi-pronged strategy has been put in place to prevent infiltration,” he said.
Speaking during the passing out Parade cum Attestation ceremony of Recruit Constables of BSF at Subsidiary Training Centre at Humhama, LG Sinha said that stringent measures have been taken to dismantle the terror ecosystem and foil the nefarious designs of the enemies.
“We have launched a massive crackdown against narco-terror networks. A significant progress has been made in choking terror finance and taking exemplary action against those aiding and abetting terrorism,” he said.
Reiterating the resolve of the administration, police and security forces to ensure peace, stability and security, LG Sinha stressed on the whole Government approach to wipe out terrorism and the terror ecosystem.
Pertinent to mention here, on Thursday, four persons including two Army personnel were killed and three others were injured in a deadly terrorist attack on an army vehicle near the Nagin post in the Botapathri area of Gulmarg, Baramulla district. This was the second major attack in Kashmir in less than a week.
LG Sinha also called for regular engagement of security forces personnel with the youth, especially with the NCC cadets of Kashmir valley and to motivate them to join the security forces.
The ceremony marked the induction of 629 Recruits of Recruit Batch No. 124 to 127 into the Border Security Force.
In his message, Lt Governor Sinha also congratulated the new recruits for becoming an integral part of the BSF and asked them to discharge their responsibilities towards the nation and the people with utmost dedication and sensitivity.
While paying tributes to the BSF bravehearts, the Lt Governor said the valour and sacrifice of our brave BSF Personnel and their devotion to the duty is an inspiration to the youth to serve the motherland.
“I am proud of the fact that the BSF as ‘first line of defence’ is playing a sterling role in guarding our border and tackling various other security challenges,” he said.
Earlier Lt Governor Sinha took the ceremonial salute and witnessed the impressive parade and demonstrations by the BSF Units. He also felicitated the recruits for their exceptional performance during the course of training.
An oath was administered to the passing out constables for performing their duties with honesty and utmost sensitivity.
The 44 weeks of training program equipped recruits with proficiency in handling various weapons, firing skills, border management, physical efficiency and endurance, field craft and tactics, counter-terrorism, counter- insurgency, law & order and human rights.