Amit Shah tells security agencies to eradicate terror from J&K in 'mission mode'

During the last leg of his J&K visit, Shah held two meetings-- a high-level security review meeting, and a meeting on development projects in the Union Territory.

Officials said during the security review meeting, which was attended by L-G Manoj Sinha, Union Home Secretary, heads of Central Armed Police Forces and other senior officials, Shah lauded the efforts of security agencies for significant reduction in “terror-related incidents, infiltration and recruitment of youth in terrorist organisations.”

While reiterating zero tolerance policy against terrorism, Shah directed all security agencies to continue efforts with a coordinated approach to eliminate terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said he stated that the implementation of the area domination plan and zero terror plan “must be ensured in mission mode.”

The Home Minister also said that all agencies should continue to work in a coordinated manner so that the gains made after the abrogation of Article 370 in the Union Territory can be sustained and the goal of ‘terror-free J&K’ can be achieved at the earliest.

Regarding the preparedness of Amarnath Yatra, which starts on July 3 this year, Shah directed concerned agencies “to take all necessary action for conducting holy yatra peacefully.”

Earlier, Shah also chaired a review meeting on development projects, which was also attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. During the meeting, Shah said the Central government is working with an unwavering resolve towards building a developed Jammu and Kashmir.

Stating that Jammu and Kashmir is moving on the path of growth in every sector, the Home Minister directed to take all necessary steps to further accelerate the pace of development in Jammu and Kashmir so that the Union Territory can reach its full potential.

During Tuesday's review meeting, the achievements of the Union Territory in the fields of power, connectivity, industry, tourism, agriculture etc. were presented to the Union Home Minister.

He said “tireless efforts” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are “ushering in a new era of prosperity for every citizen through development and welfare initiatives.”