Will dismantle terror network, avenge every drop of blood spilled: J&K L-G Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said every drop of innocent blood spilled in the Valley will be avenged and all capabilities will be used to dismantle the terror ecosystem.

Sinha was attending the passing-out parade-cum-attestation ceremony of recruit constables of the Border Security Force (BSF) at Subsidiary Training Centre (STC) at Humhama in Srinagar. A spokesperson said the ceremony marked the induction of 629 recruits of recruit batch no. 124 to 127 into the Border Security Force.

In his address, the L-G said Pakistan has persisted with its unholy action of carrying out terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir. “Unfortunately, we have a neighbour who since the time of independence has continuously engaged in terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite the poverty and hunger afflicting its citizens, it persists with its unholy actions of supporting terrorism and trafficking narcotics,” he said.

Referring to recent terror attacks in Ganderbal and Baramulla districts, the L-G said the terrorists targeted “our brave soldiers, civilians, workers involved in infrastructure projects and some labourers who had come from other places”.

“It has been resolved that every drop of blood shed will be avenged by our security forces,” he added.

The L-G urged the new recruits to discharge their responsibilities towards the nation and the people with utmost dedication and sensitivity. “I am proud of the fact that the BSF as ‘first line of defence’ is playing a sterling role in guarding our border and tackling various other security challenges,” he said.

The Lt Governor also emphasised on ‘Whole of Government Approach’ to wipe out terrorism and terror ecosystem. He said the authorities are determined for “effective, continuous, coordinated and sustained action against terrorists and support structures in the Union Territory.”

“The counter-terror grid has been strengthened with coordination between the security agencies. A multi-pronged strategy has been put in place to prevent infiltration,” he said. He also highlighted the “stringent measures taken to dismantle the terror ecosystem and foil the nefarious designs of the enemies.”

“We have launched a massive crackdown against narco-terror networks. A significant progress has been made in choking terror finance and taking exemplary action against those aiding and abetting terrorism, he said.

An oath was administered to the passing out constables for performing their duties with honesty and utmost sensitivity.