Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir. During the key deliberation, Shah instructed officials that operations against terror infrastructure and their financing network should continue in mission mode.
The meeting was attended by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, Union Home Secretary, Director of Intelligence Bureau, Chief Secretary, Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir, heads of CAPFs and other senior officers.
The Home Minister said that the Modi government was working towards establishing lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir by eradicating terrorism completely from the union territory.
Shah said the government’s strict stance against terrorism significantly weakened the terror network in Jammu and Kashmir. He credited the improvement in the region’s security situation to the dedicated efforts of the armed forces and security agencies.
He urged all security forces to stay vigilant and continue working together to protect the progress made in recent years. He stressed that maintaining close cooperation among agencies is essential to prevent any resurgence of violence.
Operation underway in Kathua to track down terrorists
Security forces on Thursday renewed their operation to locate terrorists believed to be hiding in a forested area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, PTI reported citing officials. The search follows an exchange of fire late on Wednesday, during which one security personnel sustained a minor bullet injury. The injured personnel was given medical attention and is reported to be stable.
The operation was launched on Wednesday evening at Kahog village in the Billawar area after intelligence inputs suggested the presence of terrorists. A joint team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) and other security units moved in, triggering a brief gunfight.
During the operation, the forces uncovered a well-built terrorist hideout.
Additional troops were deployed to strengthen the cordon, while aerial surveillance was also brought in to help track the militants in the dense forest terrain.
