HM reviews functioning of Security Grid
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 28: Union Home Minister Amit Shah today said the ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir that aids, abets and sustains the terrorist-separatist campaign to the detriment of the well-being of common people requires to be dismantled.
At a meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi which was also attended by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha among others, Shah reviewed the functioning of the Security Grid and various aspects related to security in the UT and gave directions to officials to follow the policy of zero tolerance against terrorism.
“A terror ecosystem comprising elements that aid, abet and sustain the terrorist-separatist campaign to the detriment of the well-being of common people requires to be dismantled,” Shah was quoted as saying in an official statement.
At the meeting, Shah also reviewed various developmental works being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir and emphasised on timely completion of projects.
He also directed officials to strive to achieve 100 percent saturation of beneficiaries under various schemes and ensure the benefits of development reach every section of society.
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, senior officials of the Home Ministry, Intelligence agencies, paramilitary forces and officers from Jammu and Kashmir including Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh attended the meeting.
Sources said various aspects of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir including anti-militancy operations in the UT especially the Valley came up for a high-level review at the meeting.
Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was abrogated on August 5, 2019 and the State was divided into two Union Territories — Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
In a separate meeting, the Home Minister also reviewed the development initiatives being carried out in Ladakh.
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