Will intensify effortsto curb terror: DGP

Reasi, June 25

Asserting that the number of terrorists active in J&K had decreased, DGP Dilbag Singh on Friday said efforts would be intensified to strengthen the battle against terrorism. Singh made the remarks after presiding over the attestation-cum-passing out parade of 604 trainee policemen at the police training centre at Reasi.

“As compared to the past, there has been a decrease in the number of active terrorists (in Kashmir). In the coming days, the strength will be further reduced,” Singh said.

Replying to a question about the total number of terrorists active in the Valley and targeting of civilians and police officers by them, Singh said, “It is not a one-sided battle. When more than 200 armed terrorists are present in an area, it is not that they will continue to die when you (security forces) fight them (during gunbattles). It is not that they will not resort to any unholy act.”

Asked about Operation All-Out, he said the already-taken measures would be intensified to strengthen the battle against terrorism. He refrained from commenting when asked about PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s allegation of harassment and detentions in Valley. — PTI