‘Take strict action against terror funding’
Fayaz Bukhari
SRINAGAR, June 27 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah today while appreciating the security forces for the significant improvement in the security situation in Kashmir impressed upon them to show zero tolerance to terrorism and take strict action against terror funding.
Shah, who was on a two-day maiden visit to Kashmir, directed this to the security forces during a review meeting with top officials from the State and the Centre where Governor Satya Pal Malik was also present.
Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam briefing the reporters about the two-day visit of the Home Minister here said that he called for tightening the noose around terror activities in the State. “There should be zero tolerance towards terrorism and terrorists. There should be continued strict action against terror funding. The Rule of Law should be enforced,” the CS, quoting the Home Minister, said.
“In today’s security review, the security agencies gave a detailed briefing on the security scenario in the State, the results of the last one year’s efforts in containing militancy and their future plans”, the CS said.
“While the improvements in the security scenario were noted and appreciated, there was a detailed discussion on what further improvements could be made for restoring peace normalcy in the State”, the CS said.
Shah praised the work of Jammu and Kashmir Police in countering terrorism and militants and directed that the State Government should commemorate the martyrdom of its policemen in their hometowns and villages in an appropriate manner each year. “Prominent public places should also be named after martyred policemen,” Shah said at the meeting.
Subrahmnayam said the Home Minister’s focus was on a safe and smooth conduct of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra. “The review focused on the preparations made so far by security forces in this regard, the improvements made in the arrangements as compared to the previous years and any further requirements of security forces. The review also examined the administrative and other arrangements made for ensuring smooth conduct of the yatra,” the CS said.
He said that Home Minister appreciated the whole-hearted cooperation of the people of the State in successful conduct of the Yatra and reassured his commitment towards best possible arrangements.
“The review covered a wide range of issues connected with improving the economic condition of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, providing them with employment and livelihood opportunities, providing them the benefit of social security schemes and raising their incomes,” he said.
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