New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah, chaired a high-level review meeting on the Jammu and Kashmir security scenario on Sunday and directed all security agencies to crack down on terrorists in a mission mode.
Shah also directed agencies to replicate successes achieved in Kashmir through an area domination plan and zero terror plan in Jammu division. Shah said that PM Modi-led government is committed to setting an example by cracking down on terrorists through innovative means.
National security advisor Ajit Doval, Lieutenant governor of J&K Manoj Sinha, chief of army staff General Manoj Pandey, Union home secretary, director, intelligence bureau and other senior army officers were present at the meeting.
Shah highlighted the need for seamless coordination among security agencies to address security concerns in vulnerable areas. Recent events point out a shift from highly coordinated terrorist activities to a more subtle proxy war. Shah reaffirmed the commitment to eradicate terrorism.
Ahead of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, scheduled to commence on June 29 to August 19, Shah called for preparedness and vigilance.
Earlier this week, terrorists targeted four locations in the Reasi, Kathua, and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir. These attacks resulted in the deaths of nine pilgrims and a CRPF jawan, with seven security personnel injured. Additionally, security forces killed two Pakistani terrorists in Kathua district and a significant quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered.
PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to discuss the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir following the series of terror-related incidents. PM Modi also engaged with Home Minister Shah to plan the deployment of security forces and ongoing counter-terror operations.
