Jammu, Apr 07 (KNO): Asserting that terrorism has been curbed, but it has not been completely eliminated, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that under the leadership of PM Modi, significant progress has been achieved in tackling terrorism and ending separatist ideology in Jammu and Kashmir.
Shah, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), met the families of J&K policemen, who laid down their lives in line of duty in an encounter with terrorists in Kathua district recently. He also handed over appointment letters to nine nominees on compassionate grounds. He paid rich tribute to the slain police personnel and expressed gratitude to their families.
Addressing the families of the slain police personnel he said, “Whole country is proud of the brave policemen who sacrificed their lives to protect the country. Today under the leadership of PM Modi, significant progress has been achieved in tackling terrorism and ending separatist ideology. Our mission is still not accomplished, because terrorism has been curbed, but it has not been completely eliminated.”
The Union Home Minister said, “For more than three and a half decades, Jammu and Kashmir has suffered the devastating effects of terrorism. We are proud of the sacrifice of our brave policemen who laid down their lives to protect our country, our homes and our future.”
The Home Minister urged J&K Government to take positive steps for compassionate appointment of 12-year-old Yuvraj Singh, son of martyr SGCT Jaswant Singh, upon attaining adulthood (18 years of age).
Shah also paid his respects and gratitude to the family of late Shashi Bhushan Abrol, Deputy Manager/Designer, APCO Construction Company, Gagangir, District Ganderbal.
Late Shashi Bhushan Abrol made the supreme sacrifice while on duty during a terrorist attack on the critical infrastructure project of Sonamarg Tunnel on 20 October 2024.
The Home Minister said, “No amount of words can take away the pain being felt by the bereaved, but it symbolizes our deep gratitude and the government's unwavering commitment to stand with the families of the brave martyrs, just as the loved ones of the martyrs have stood by the nation.”
“Everyone should follow the ideals of the martyrs and have an eternal love for duty, honour and ‘Maa Bharti’. The sacrifice, courage and commitment of the martyrs will always remain etched in our hearts and will continue to inspire us to build the India of their dreams,” he added—(KNO)