Srinagar, Dec 13 (KNS): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that the Jammu and Kashmir administration has adopted a policy of “zero tolerance to terrorism” and is committed to completely dismantling the remaining terrorist ecosystem in the Union Territory.

Speaking at Lok Bhawan in Srinagar, the LG said a “new system” is now in place in the fight against terrorism, where affected families are coming forward with courage and confidence to share their pain and suffering.

He said the administration, particularly the police department, is acting on their inputs and challenging those who are part of the terrorist ecosystem.

“The administration is listening to the people and taking action. Those who committed crimes against innocent families along with terrorists will not be spared in any way,” Sinha said.

He said the only objective of the administration is to destroy every remaining element of the terrorist ecosystem. “Your struggle is now over. It is our responsibility to ensure every arrangement for your life, and every step of this process will lead to justice,” he said.

The LG said that in the last four years, more than 85 people identified as terrorists were found working in government jobs, and they have been removed from service.

He added that the process is ongoing as per legal provisions and will continue.
“In many institutions, terrorism had entered the system. Today, I want to clearly say that zero tolerance to terrorism is our primary responsibility,” he said, adding that legal action has begun against elements that created false and misleading narratives against innocent citizens and the nation.

Sinha said the administration has decided to completely end terrorism along with its support system. He also stressed that the real martyrs who were killed by Pakistani terrorists should be honoured, and their families should be able to walk with pride in society.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Reiterating support for victims’ families, the LG said that families affected by terrorism should be able to live safely in their homes. He said that if their land or houses have been illegally occupied, they will be freed, except in cases involving the Jammu and Kashmir government or the Government of India.

He reminded the audience that a helpline number has already been issued by the administration and urged affected families to approach the authorities. “There will be investigation, and it will be an effective investigation,” he said.

The LG also directed Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police of the concerned districts to ensure that no injustice is done to victims’ families.

He said the fight against terrorism is a continuous struggle and requires collective efforts from the entire society. “With patience and resolve, people must also play their role in defeating evil and exposing the designs of enemies,” he said.

Reaffirming the government’s stand, Sinha said all available means and resources are being used to free Jammu and Kashmir from terrorism. He warned that anyone providing shelter or support to terrorism will face strict action and “will have to pay a heavy price if they do not change their path.”

The LG also spoke about rehabilitation efforts for victims’ families, saying that HRDS, an organisation established two months ago along with the Kashmir Divisional Commissioner, has taken up housing support initiatives. He said houses worth ?10 lakh each are being built for affected families.

He informed that 36 victims’ families have already been selected, and more families will be included if identified. He added that in Uri and Karnah, where houses were destroyed due to Pakistani shelling, construction work will begin in April and the houses will be completed within six months.(KNS)