All measures must be taken to avenge Pahalgam terror attack: L-G Manoj Sinha to cops

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired a security review meeting to ensure that the directions passed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Tuesday’s high-level meeting are followed swiftly to bring those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack to justice.

During the meeting, Sinha is learnt to have said that the Centre remains fully committed to avenging the killings and ensuring that such dastardly acts do not recur.

The Lieutenant Governor is learnt to have told the meeting that the Union Home Minister has directed that all might must be used for the strongest possible action against the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack.

The Lieutenant Governor said nothing can compensate for the innocent lives lost in the attack. “But it is important to ensure that we avenge the killing of our citizens and completely destroy terror outfits.”

“DCs and SSPs must take steps on the ground to restore a sense of security to the people and take care of their needs. I want to assure the nation that the scourge of terrorism will be fought with determination. All means and measures must be taken to avenge Pahalgam terror attack,” the Lieutenant Governor is learnt to have directed the DGP and senior police officials.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary, DGP and all senior civil administration and police officials.