Individuals aiding militants to face trial under Enemy Agents Act in Jammu and Kashmir
- In Reports
- 03:48 PM, Jun 24, 2024
- Myind Staff
To boost the morale of security forces on the counter-terrorism grid, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha directed them to hunt down terrorists and those harbouring them.
Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police, R.R. Swain, echoed these sentiments, claiming that terrorism in Jammu will be eradicated within three months. He stated that individuals harbouring foreign terrorists would be prosecuted under the Enemy Agents Act, a law stricter than the UAPA.
In response to a media query, Swain said that to dismantle the terrorist ecosystem in the Union Territory, authorities are considering invoking the Enemy Agents Act. This stringent law permits life imprisonment or the death penalty for those aiding or abetting Pakistani terrorists. Swain expressed hope that this decisive action would deter locals from supporting foreign terrorists.
According to recent assessments, around 35-40 foreign terrorists are active in the region south of Pir Panjal, particularly in the frontier districts of Rajouri and Poonch. These terrorists are reportedly hiding in safe locations in small groups of two to three, executing terror plots under the direction of handlers in Pakistan.
Official sources revealed that these measures were discussed during high-level security review meetings in response to the increase in terror strikes across the Jammu region. Following these directions, security forces have intensified anti-terror operations to neutralise these foreign terrorists.
Additional troops have been deployed on the ground ahead of the Amarnath yatra, scheduled to commence on June 29, to bolster security.
At the attestation cum Passing out Parade of the 16th BRTC Batch of J&K Police at Subsidiary Training Centre, Talwara, Reasi, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha declared that terrorism is nearing its end, prompting desperation from neighbouring countries known for exporting terror. He attributed recent terror incidents to this desperation and urged for intensified efforts to eradicate terrorism by targeting terrorists and their supporters.
Emphasising the commitment of the administration, police, and security forces to eliminate terrorism in J&K, the Lt Governor urged the newly trained constables of the border battalion to contribute effectively to neutralising terror threats.
During the parade, 860 recruit constables took an oath to discharge their duties with dedication and honesty.
The Lt Governor highlighted recent security challenges, including a terrorist attack on a pilgrim bus in Reasi on June 9 that resulted in the deaths of nine people, including seven pilgrims, and injuries to 41 others. Subsequent encounters in Hiranagar claimed the lives of two terrorists and a CRPF jawan, while six soldiers were injured in an exchange of fire in the Chatergala area of Doda earlier this month.
Addressing emerging threats such as drug trafficking, cybercrime, and radicalisation, Sinha stressed the importance of maintaining high motivation and professionalism within the police force to stay ahead of adversaries.
Expressing confidence in the Jammu and Kashmir Police, army, and security agencies, Sinha commended their responsiveness to citizen safety and urgent needs, as well as their effective measures against terrorism in cyberspace.
Director General of Police RR Swain extended his congratulations to the recruits, urging them to uphold honesty and dedicate themselves to public service.
Image source: Indian Express
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