In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha held a review meeting in Srinagar today, on the security situation and development aspects of all the districts of Kashmir Division. He reviewed the functioning of the security grid and directed all concerned officials to take pre-emptive action in view of terrorist threats. The Lieutenant Governor said the strongest actions need to be taken against terrorists and those who are providing support to terrorists. He said the government aims to ensure socio-economic development and promote a sense of security among the people.

Mr Sinha also stressed that stringent action must be taken against those spreading anti-national propaganda, threatening public safety and law and order. He called for a zero-tolerance approach and greater vigilance and coordination between the security agencies to crush the terror ecosystem. The Lieutenant Governor said the Narco-Terrorism issue should be dealt with immediately and dismantling of the entire narco-terror network should receive the highest priority.