Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said every drop of innocent blood spilled in the valley will be avenged and all capabilities will be used to dismantle the terror ecosystem.
Addressing the passing out-cum-attestation parade of the Border Security Force (BSF) at the STC, Humhama here, Sinha said Pakistan has persisted with its unholy action of carrying out terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Unfortunately, we have a neighbour who since the time of independence has continuously engaged in terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite the poverty and hunger afflicting its citizens, it persists with its unholy actions of supporting terrorism and trafficking narcotics,” he said.
Referring to recent terror attacks in Ganderbal and Baramulla districts, the LG said the terrorists targeted “our brave soldiers, civilians, workers involved in infrastructure projects and some labourers who had come from other places”.
“It has been resolved that every drop of bloodshed will be avenged by our security forces. In such a situation, India’s first line of defence (BSF) must fulfill its duties with greater vigilance,” he added.
A local doctor and six non-local labourers were gunned down by terrorists at a tunnel-construction site in the Gagangir area of Ganderbal on Sunday, while the attack near the popular tourist destination of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla on Thursday left four people, including two soldiers, dead.
Sinha said the objective of the government and security forces is to uproot terrorism and create an environment where citizens can realise their dreams and aspirations.
“The Border Security Force has consistently played its role in achieving this vision. We must assure the public that continuous, effective and strict action will be taken against terrorists and their support structure.
“Using the whole-of-government approach, we are committed to utilising all available capabilities to dismantle the ecosystem of terrorism,” he said.
The LG said strengthening the anti-terrorism grid through coordination between the BSF, Army, police and other agencies is a priority for the government.
“The counter-terror grid has been strengthened with coordination between the security agencies. A multi-pronged strategy has been put in place to prevent infiltration,” he said.
Sinha said the security forces have launched a massive crackdown against narco-terror networks.
A significant progress has been made in choking terror finance and taking exemplary action against those aiding and abetting terrorism, he said.
The LG called for regular engagements of security forces personnel with youngsters, especially with the NCC cadets from the Kashmir valley, to motivate them to join the forces.
The BSF plays a crucial role in all operations to prevent infiltration and safeguard India’s borders, he said.
The ceremony marked the induction of 629 recruits into the border-guarding force.
The LG congratulated the new recruits for becoming an integral part of the BSF and asked them to discharge their responsibilities towards the nation and people with utmost dedication and sensitivity.
At the outset, the Lt Governor took the ceremonial salute and witnessed the impressive parade and demonstrations by the BSF units. He also felicitated the recruits for their exceptional performance during the course of training.
An oath was administered to the passing out constables for performing their duties with honesty and utmost sensitivity.
The 44 weeks of training program equipped recruits with proficiency in handling various weapons, firing skills, border management, physical efficiency and endurance, field craft and tactics, counter-terrorism, counter- insurgency, law & order and human rights, an official press release said.
It said Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department; Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Ashok Yadav, IG BSF Kashmir; V K Birdi, IGP, Kashmir; Akshay Labroo, Deputy Commissioner Budgam; senior officials of security forces, police, administration, BSF personnel and family members of the new recruits were present on the occasion.
