Vital leads in soldier missing case
Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Aug 1: Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh today said that militancy in Kashmir was down but not out fully eradicated yet as some elements continue to try and disturb the peaceful atmosphere in the region.
Speaking to reporters at the culmination of J&K Police Martyrs’ 19th Football Tournament final in Srinagar, Singh said that the “terrorism in Kashmir was down but not out fully over yet.”
The DGP said some elements are trying to disrupt the peaceful environment in Kashmir and the missing soldier in Kulgam is one such attempt. Click here to watch video
“We have got some vital leads in the case and are hopeful to crack the case soon. We will reach out to the bottom of the case shortly. It would be premature to comment further on the matter as investigations are in full swing,” he said.
The DGP said that post abrogation of Article 370, the change at the ground level is visible as areas where one would not even dream of visiting are being explored by tourists.
“There are hardly any law and order incidents. Terrorist numbers are at an all time low. Tourists are visiting downtown areas and praising its beauty,” he said, adding that life is going on smoothly.
“There is an unprecedented flow of tourists in Kashmir, plus the mega event of Amarnath Yatra is going on successfully and peacefully. Also, after a gap of 34 years, Muharram procession was taken out in Srinagar which reflects that people are enjoying the peaceful environment,” he said.
The DGP said nothing is clear as of now about the missing of the solider. “Yes there are inputs about presence of foreign terrorists in South Kashmir and they are being tracked down,” he added.
About narco-terrorism, the DGP said that efforts are on from across to send huge consignments of narcotics into this side, but “police are foiling almost every attempt successfully.”
“We are cracking the whip of suppliers and the chain involved in narco-terror. We have seized huge consignments of narcotics this year too,” he said.
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