Amidst the increasing terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has warned that the houses of those harboring terrorists will be razed to the ground. He called upon the people to stand in solidarity against the culprits of terrorism. He said that if the security forces, Union Territory administration and people unite, terrorism can be eliminated from the area within a year. Addressing an event organized in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, the Lieutenant Governor said, “I have directed the security forces not to harm any innocent, but the culprits will not be spared.” If someone gives shelter to terrorists, his house will be razed to the ground. There will be no compromise on this.” Manoj Sinha said that some people give statements that those who give shelter to terrorists are being tortured. “However, this is not oppression but a demand for justice and such justice will continue,” he said.
Sinha said, “Our neighbor is trying to create unrest, but this is not worrying us, rather the people here are doing this on his instructions, which is a matter of concern.” Identifying such people is not only the job of the security forces and administration, but also the job of the people. He said that if people give shelter to terrorists and then say that we are doing injustice to them, then this Is not right. Calling upon the people of Jammu and Kashmir to stand up against terrorism, Sinha asked those present whether anyone has the right to kill people who work to improve connectivity in the region. He was referring to the killing of a local doctor and six migrant laborers by terrorists on October 20 at a tunnel construction site in Gagangir area of Ganderbal district. The Lieutenant Governor said, “If people do not stand up against such elements, this situation will never change. I believe that those who issue statements just for the sake of formality are worse than them (terrorists).” His comments came amid a rise in terrorism-related incidents in the Valley.
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Report on encounters with terrorists in Kashmir
Let us also tell you that the work of eliminating terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is also going on at a fast pace. One terrorist was killed while two security personnel were injured in an encounter with security personnel in Bandipora district on Tuesday. A police official said that security forces launched a cordon and search operation based on information about the presence of terrorists in Choontpathri forest area of Bandipora. He said that the terrorists first fired at the security forces after which the security forces retaliated. The officer said that one terrorist was killed in the firing while one soldier each of the Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was injured.
On the other hand, encounter continues between security forces and terrorists in Kupwara district. Officials said that based on specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists, security forces launched a cordon and search operation during the night in Margi area of Lolab in Kupwara district. Officials said that during this there was firing from both sides and then it turned into an encounter. He said that firing is going on from both sides.
Army reviewed preparations
Meanwhile, Commander of the Army’s Northern Command, Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar has visited South Kashmir and reviewed the preparations to combat terrorism there. Army’s Northern Command posted on ‘ ”The Army Commander commended the troops for meticulous planning and execution of Operation Halkan Gali in Anantnag and called upon all ranks of personnel to maintain operational excellence in the field,” the post said. Let us tell you that the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command visited this sector a week after security forces killed three hardcore terrorists in a two-day operation.
