Won’t rest till we root-out militancy from JK: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that those involved in the killing of innocent civilians and members of minority community will have to pay the heavy price for their “inhuman acts” and that the security forces along with the administration won’t rest till militancy is eradicated from J&K soil.
In a veiled reference to the neighbouring country, the LG Sinha said if someone tries to disrupt the peace in J&K, they will be dealt with sternly and “there will be a befitting reply from outside.”
Addressing the police commemoration day function at armed police complex Zewan, Srinagar, the LG Sinha said police and the other security forces are doing a commendable job in keeping the peace intact. “Be it fighting Covid pandemic, implementing Covid appropriate behaviour, maintaining law and order or fighting militancy, the police are on the forefront. J&K police is not popular in UT only but in the entire country for its capabilities and responsibilities,” the LG said.
The LG said that those involved in the gruesome killings of civilians and minority community members are enemies of peace.
“Administration along with police and other security forces won’t allow anyone to damage the age-old communal fabric of J&K,” Sinha said. “Those who killed civilians and minority community members will have to pay the heavy price for their acts.”
Appealing to civil society and other prominent citizens of J&K to raise voice against civilian killings in Kashmir, the LG said that condemning the heinous and inhuman killings of civilians in one voice will help administration, police and other forces to speed up their operations against militants.
“Today, I want to announce that the administration, police and other forces won’t rest till we root-out militancy from the J&K soil,” he said.
In a veiled reference to neighbouring country, the LG said that those trying to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere in J&K to put a break on the developmental process need to know that India and J&K are capable of giving them a befitting reply as well. “If anyone tries to disrupt the peace, they will face the music,” he said.
Praising J&K police, the J&K LG said that police are working on multiple fronts.
“J&K police has been on the forefront of fighting militancy and its men have protected the integrity of the country with their blood. I pay homage to all policemen who were killed in militant attacks, fighting militancy or in line of duty or action,” he said.
The LG announced that Srinagar will have a hostel-cum-school facility for the children of police martyrs soon. He said that while crime cases are rising, police are upgrading its technical capabilities to deal and fight various social crimes in the UT.
Valour of brave-hearts of J&K Police and their unparalleled courage is an inspiration for all. From maintaining Law & Order to providing assistance in disasters & to being at the forefront during the Covid pandemic, J&K Police is dedicated to serve and secure the lives of the people of the UT, observed the Lt Governor.
“Our valiant police personnel selflessly put their lives at stake, work 24X7 for ensuring a safe environment for the people of J&K. The nation will always remain indebted to their sacrifices,” the Lt Governor added.
“Attempts are being made by the neighbouring country to disrupt the process of peace and development in J&K. Our brave Security Forces will neutralize every terror threat. We will strive to preserve the communal fabric of J&K and will not rest till terrorism is completely wiped out”, said the Lt Governor.
“We are committed to peace, strengthening the social fabric & maintaining cultural harmony. Befitting reply will be given to the forces threatening sovereignty and integrity of the country,” added the Lt Governor.
The Lt Governor called upon the civil society, social and religious organizations to speak in unison to fight terrorism.
“I salute the families of the martyrs and assure them that J&K Government will always stand by them. My sincere homage to the civilians who lost their lives in terror attacks, to the police personnel & frontline workers who laid down their lives while fighting Covid,” said the Lt Governor.
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