New Delhi, June 17
Union Home Minister Amit Shah had chaired a high-level meeting in Delhi to review the security in J&K following the series of terror attacks.
In the meeting, Shah directed the top officials to deliver a "strong response" to emerging terrorism in the Jammu region.
Union Home Minister directed security agencies to replicate the successes achieved in Kashmir valley through Area Domination Plan and Zero Terror Plan in Jammu division. Shah asserted that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led government is committed to set an example by cracking down on terrorists through innovative means. Shri Amit Shah directed all security agencies to work in a mission mode and ensure quick response in a coordinated manner.
He emphasised on seamless coordination amongst the security agencies, identifying vulnerable areas and addressing the security concerns of such areas. Reiterating Zero Tolerance Policy against Terrorism under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister said that the government will leave no stone unturned in rooting out terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir.
Union Home Minister said that efforts of Government of India have yielded great positive results in Kashmir Valley with significant reduction in terror related incidents. He noted that the improvement in law-and-order situation is reflected in record flow of tourists in Kashmir Valley. Shri Shah appreciated security agencies and J&K administration for successful conduct of Lok Sabha elections, which witnessed record voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir.
Union Home Minister said that the fight against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is in its decisive phase.
In the past two weeks, terrorists attacked four places in Reasi, Kathua, and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of 9 persons, including a CRPF jawan. On June 12, two suspected Pakistani terrorists were gunned down by the security forces in Kathua district, and they recovered a massive quantity of army and ammunition from them.
