LG Sinha directs pre-emptive action against terrorist threats

Srinagar, Oct 28: Reviewing the functioning of the security grid, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha directed all concerned officials to take pre-emptive action concerning terrorist threats.

Holding a review meeting in Srinagar on the security situation and development aspects of all the districts of Kashmir division, the LG said, “We must safeguard peace and pace of development. At the same time, the strongest possible actions need to be taken against terrorists and those who are providing support, haven, or any assistance to terrorists. We aim to ensure socio-economic development and promote a sense of security among the people.”

He also stressed that stringent action must be taken against those spreading anti-national propaganda, threatening public safety and law and order.

The LG called for a zero-tolerance approach and greater vigilance and coordination between the security agencies to crush the terror ecosystem.

He said the narco-terrorism issue should be dealt with immediately and dismantling of the entire narco-terror network should receive the highest priority.

Stressing the need for accelerated development, the LG directed the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to monitor the functioning of schemes for the welfare of farmers, rural and urban development, self-employment, and saturation of key initiatives under central sector schemes. He also directed the officials to focus on enhanced road and telecom connectivity in far-flung areas.

The LG commended the J&K Police and administrative apparatus for the peaceful conduct of elections and the Amarnath Yatra.

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat; Principal Secretary, Home, Chandraker Bharti; ADGP (Law and Order) Vijay Kumar; ADGP, CID, Nitish Kumar; Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor, Mandeep Bhandari; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Bidhuri; IGP Kashmir, Vidhi Kumar Birdi; DIGs, DCs, and SSPs of all the districts of Kashmir division attended the meeting.