Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 30: Stressing the need for sustained drive to flush out the terrorists, the former Union Minister and MLA, Prof Chaman Lal Gupta has warned that the vacillating approach to tackle the menace of militancy can lead to a very serious situation as there are reports about designing bigger trouble by the operators of violence and cross border subversion.
Commenting upon the mounting attacks by the ultras especially against the Panchs/Sarpanchs as also the men in khaki coupled with violations of ceasefire in a bid to infiltrate more trained militants, Prof Gupta said the wisdom needed to curb the menace before it is too late. Even officially the number of terrorists active in the State is being put about 300.
He said the official reports also itself reveal that not only the training camps are still humming with activity of the ultras but it is regrettable also that the Government response is not matching to the actions needed in time.
Prof Gupta also emphasized to firmly tackle the activities of the secessionists and the mentors of violence as required under law of the land but it was strange the statements and the approach of the ruling leaders is providing encouragement to such elements instead of the requirement to enforce the laws strictly.
He also pleaded for plugging the sources of financing the elements hostile to peace and tranquility in this troubled State.
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