Decline in Local Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir: DGP Highlights Peaceful Elections and Tough Measures

Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP), RR Swain, announced a decline in the number of locals joining terrorist groups, emphasizing the necessity of strict measures to ensure a peaceful environment.

The DGP highlighted the successful and peaceful conduct of the recent Lok Sabha elections in the former state of Jammu and Kashmir.

“We are pleased that the Lok Sabha elections were conducted without incident. Voter turnout was also high. We believe elections can only be held peacefully when there is no tension, allowing people to vote freely and candidates to contest without fear,” DGP Swain told reporters.

Swain emphasized the need for decisive action against certain individuals to maintain peace. “Police are fundamentally about enforcing the law. To sustain a peaceful environment, we must take action against some people,” he stated.

He also noted the police’s success in saving lives and reducing violence in the region.

“We are shifting from local to foreign terrorism. Local terrorism involves our residents joining terrorist ranks, and their numbers have decreased. We’ve worked with the community to prevent locals from joining terrorism. When someone does join, our priority is to understand why and prevent it from happening again. Our efforts have saved lives and reduced violence,” Swain added.

In related news, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has dismissed four employees for alleged “links with terror outfits” and anti-national activities, sources reported.

According to top government sources, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha invoked Article 311 (2) (c) of the Constitution to terminate these employees after thorough investigations revealed their involvement with Pakistan’s ISI and terrorist organizations, with law enforcement and intelligence agencies gathering substantial evidence against them. (ANI)