Post Article 370, days of misgovernance in J&K over: LG Sinha

Jammu, Dec 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday reiterated that post Article 370 abrogation, the days of misgovernance were over in Jammu and Kashmir as terrorists and separatists with their supporters were being given the stringent punishment and not government jobs, for their deeds.

Addressing the gathering after handing over appointment letters to 41 Next of Kin (NoKs) of victims of terrorism of Jammu division here at the Convention Centre in the winter capital, LG Sinha said that to bring about this change, the terror ecosystem was being dismantled under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Appointment letters were also handed over to 22 beneficiaries in age relaxation cases and 19 wards of J&K Police martyrs under Compassionate Appointment Rules SRO-43 and Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS).

On July 28, 2025, the LG had handed over the appointment letters to 94 NoKs of terror victims from the Jammu division.

The move brings relief to 135 terror victim families from the Jammu division who were denied justice for decades.

The families of terror victims spoke out fearlessly, recounted decades of terror and hardship and exposed the Pakistan-sponsored terrorists and their local sympathisers.

In his address, the LG paid homage to the civilian martyrs and shared the grief of the terror victim families.

“Terror victim families were left to struggle in silence for decades. Justice was denied to these families. The deep scars were never healed. Such families are now being recognised, respected and rehabilitated. Jobs to real victims of terror and true martyrs reflect the commitment that the nation stands with them with concrete action,” he said.

The LG reiterated that it was his commitment to restore the dignity and economic security to those families who paid the highest price.

“Our mission is to bring about the change in the lives of those families which were deliberately deprived of justice so that they can contribute to society's all-round progress and nation-building. With the government job appointment letters to 41 terror victim families, 22 age relaxation cases and 19 wards of J&K Police martyrs, we have fulfilled our commitment,” he said.

“After a 20-year wait for relief, the suffering of Naseeb Singh and his family is finally over,” he said.

LG Sinha narrated the heartrending incident of June 28, 2005, when Naseeb Singh’s father, Dharam Singh and four others from Kotranka, Rajouri, were brutally killed by terrorists. He said that for two decades, Naseeb Singh and his family were forced to live in misery, constant fear and insecurity.

“The dark days in their lives have ended. It is a new dawn of hope and dreams for the family,” the LG said. “Akhtar Hussain, a resident of Reasi, was shot dead by terrorists on July 13, 2005. His wife and children endured immense hardship for two decades. It left a deep scar on the family.” He said: “On November 15, 2004, SPO Sanjeet Kumar was murdered along with his friend by two terrorists in Balan Tundwa, Kishtwar, while they were preparing for a neighbour’s wedding. These families carried the weight of unspeakable grief. Now, this new beginning will allow them to rebuild their lives with dignity.”

LG Sinha said, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, we are dismantling the entire terror ecosystem. Abrogation of Article 370 brought a dynamic change in J&K. We have not bought peace, but established peace. The days of misgovernance are over. Now, terrorists, separatists and their patrons are not given government jobs, but they are being identified and given the harshest punishment for their deeds.”

He said that there were certain elements from the dying terror ecosystem, attempting to spread misinformation or negative narratives against the country.

The LG warned that stringent action would be taken against such elements according to the country's established legal framework.

“Those who are fanning separatism and threatening national unity will face the action as per the law,” he said.

LG Sinha also appealed to all sections of society to contribute to the Mahayagya of development in J&K with selfless action. Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat; Principal Secretary Home, Chandraker Bharti; Commissioner Secretary, GAD, M Raju; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar; Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu, Bhim Sen Tuti; Deputy Commissioners (DCs), senior officials, and family members of victims of terrorism were also present on the occasion. Members of the Legislative Assembly and members of various social organisations were also present.