New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasising that security forces will continue to have full freedom to crush any attempt to threaten peace in the region.
Highlighting the importance of cohesive and vigilant operations, Shah underscored the need for all security agencies to work in close coordination to eliminate terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir.
He also stressed the need for heightened preparedness during the winter months, cautioning that terrorists may attempt to exploit snow-covered terrain to infiltrate across the border.
Reiterating the Government’s firm resolve to achieve a terror-free Jammu and Kashmir, the Home Minister stated, “Due to the relentless efforts of our security agencies, the terrorist network nurtured by the enemies of the nation has been nearly dismantled.”
He assured that all necessary resources would continue to be made available to sustain and strengthen counter-terrorism operations. Shah also reaffirmed that security forces will continue to have full freedom of action to crush any attempt to threaten peace and security in the region.
The Home Minister appreciated the swift and effective measures undertaken by the Jammu and Kashmir administration and security forces in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack earlier this year, noting that these actions have contributed significantly to improving the overall security environment in the region.
The meeting was attended by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha; union Home Secretary; Director of the Intelligence Bureau; Chief of Army Staff; Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir; as well as the Directors General of various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
Following the meeting, Shah on X said, “Reviewed the security of Jammu and Kashmir along with the Lt Governor and senior officials. We are committed to crippling the terror ecosystem in J&K. Our security forces will continue to have full freedom to crush any attempt to threaten peace and security in the region. Instructed to further intensify alertness and synergy to accelerate towards Modi Ji’s vision of a terror-free Jammu and Kashmir.”
