Help administration in destroying terror, drugs network: LG Sinha to tribal community

Srinagar, July 24: Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha today called upon the members of tribal community to help the administration in destroying the network of terror and drugs by providing correct information to the security agencies.

He said that the Gujjar and Bakarwal community has always stood firm with the security forces against the enemies.

“We must identify and isolate those aiding and abetting the terror ecosystem,” he said.    According to an official press release he was speaking at a function after releasing a commemorative postage stamp to honour the contributions of Late  Wazir Mohd Hakla Poonchi, renowned Gujjar Leader, social worker and writer.

LG Sinha reiterated the resolve of his administration, under the leadership of Prime Minister  Narendra Modi towards empowering and safeguarding the rights of every section of the society, especially the tribal community.

Lt Governor recalled the significant contribution of Wazir Mohammad Hakla Poonchi in socio-economic upliftment of the Gujjar Bakarwal community of J&K.

“Wazir Mohd Hakla Poonchi has played a vital role for the cause of national integration and dedicated his life for the upliftment of the downtrodden sections of the society. He always advocated for safeguarding the rights of Scheduled Tribes and led the movement demanding Tribe status to Gujjars Bakarwals,” the Lt Governor said.

He also threw light on the lifelong campaigns of Wazir Mohammad to inspire the youth of the Gujjar Bakarwal community to work towards nation building and selflessly serve the society.

Following his footsteps, the members of the Gujjar Bakarwal community have made their valuable contribution to the security and development of this great nation, the Lt Governor added.

Speaking on the occasion,  Shamsher Rana Hakla Poonchi, expressed gratitude to the  Prime Minister  Narendra Modi and Lt Governor led UT Administration for honouring the contribution of his father, Late Shri Wazir Mohd Hakla Poonchi, to the nation.

Justice Mohammad Akram Chowdhary, Judge High Court of J&K and Ladakh;  Amitabh Singh, Chief Postmaster General, J&K Circle; family members of Wazir Mohd Hakla Poonchi, prominent personalities and members of the Gujjar Bakarwal community were present.

Tazeem Akhter, Chairperson, District Development Council Poonch; Ch Mohammad Yasin, Deputy Commissioner Poonch and former legislators were also present on the occasion at Raj Bhawan.