Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the security forces and police will not rest till they eliminate all terrorists and their supporters from Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing a folk festival — Jashn-e-Bahar– organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages at Tagore Hall here, Sinha said the Reasi terror attack has angered all sections of society including artists, an official press release informed.
“Three days ago, terrorists carried out a cowardly attack on humanity in Reasi which has caused anger in all sections of the society including artists,” Sinha said.
“I want to assure the people that the security forces and police will not rest till they eliminate terrorists and their supporters in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
“We must stand united in the fight against terrorism. I have full faith in our police and security forces who are working round the clock to ensure a safe and secure environment for the people. Won’t rest till we root out terrorism, its supporters from J&K soil,” the LG said.
He said the artists can provide vital support and through their awareness campaigns expose those elements condoning or helping the terror ecosystem.
The LG also highlighted the important role of society to foil nefarious designs of the terror ecosystem that is aiding and abetting acts of terrorism.
“Every section of the society is distressed and anguished by the heinous crime committed by the terrorists against humanity in Reasi. We should work together to identify and isolate the elements trying to disrupt peace,” the LG said.
He urged the citizens to provide any crucial information they come across to law enforcement agencies to crush terrorism.
“Unity in diversity is our biggest strength. Each one of us must discharge our responsibility in eliminating terror elements for a peaceful and prosperous future of Jammu & Kashmir and the nation,” he said.
The LG also appreciated the endeavours of the J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, All J&K Folk Artists Association and other such organizations for promoting peace and harmony through art and culture.
Suresh Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary, Culture department; Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, chairman, All J&K Folk Artists Association, senior officials and prominent artists were present on the occasion.
