Jammu, Nov 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir’s “Zero Tolerance to Terrorism” policy has significantly reduced violence in the region, putting an end to stonepelting, shutdowns, and local militant recruitment. Speaking at the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council in Faridabad, Haryana, he asserted that not only militants but the entire support structure of terrorism is being systematically dismantled.
Sinha praised the Jammu and Kashmir Police for their thorough investigations, which he said helped expose and break up a terror network operating across India. He also highlighted J&K’s standout performance during the first phase of the 150th anniversary celebrations of Vande Mataram, noting that the Union Territory ranked first in nationwide participation, with nine of the top ten contributing districts coming from J&K.
According to the Lieutenant Governor, a robust “360-degree security grid” is now in place, with improved coordination among intelligence and security agencies to counter any hostile activities.
He further stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and with the guidance of Home Minister Amit Shah, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed unprecedented progress in security and development since the August 2019 abrogation of Article 370. Sinha credited the decision for ushering in transformative changes in infrastructure, investment, economic growth, and opportunities for women and youth.
Sinha also thanked the Home Minister for addressing several critical issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir and for supporting the UT’s comprehensive development.
The meeting was attended by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, and Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta.
