Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is arriving in Jammu today, Thursday 5 February, for a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. This trip comes at a key time, with ongoing counter-terror operations across the region and a strong push to keep the area peaceful and developing.

According to reports, Mr Shah is expected to land in Jammu around 5 pm. He’ll head straight to Lok Bhavan for a security review meeting and might also chat with local political leaders.

On Friday 6 February, he’ll visit the Hiranagar border area to check on Border Security Force (BSF) readiness. This is especially important with recent concerns about possible infiltrations. After that, he’ll return to Jammu for another high-level security meeting at Lok Bhavan.

On Saturday 7 February, the Home Minister will travel to Srinagar. There, he’ll chair meetings and join a programme to launch several development projects before heading back to Delhi.

Extra security has been stepped up right across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of his arrival.

This visit matters a lot right now. Intense anti-terror operations are happening in places like Udhampur, Kishtwar, and Billawar. There are also searches along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB), with some suspects spotted recently.

Just before his trip, security forces killed three terrorists in separate gunfights in Udhampur and Kishtwar districts. Operations are still going on in some areas.

His visit follows a two-day trip by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan in mid-January, who reviewed security on the ground. That came soon after Mr Shah held a big meeting in Delhi on 8 January, where he told all agencies to stay alert, work together, and build on the progress since Article 370 was removed — with the aim of making J&K completely terror-free as soon as possible.

During his visit, Mr Mohan stressed stronger teamwork to stop infiltrations and keep pressure on terrorists hiding in the hills.

Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma confirmed the schedule, saying the main focus is a security review, including border visits and meetings in both Jammu and Kashmir. He praised the government’s zero-tolerance approach to terrorism, pointing out that no local youth joined terrorist groups in 2025 — a huge step forward compared to the past.

Mr Sharma said ongoing encounters show how firmly security forces are dealing with threats: “Anyone coming across the border to challenge our forces gets a strong response and is taken out.”

National Conference spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq hoped the visit would help sort out issues in J&K. He called on the Home Minister to restore full statehood, as promised earlier.

On the other hand, J&K Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Hameed Karra said frequent visits like this suggest the security situation isn’t as stable as claimed. He pointed to prolonged encounters in several districts over recent months and said people aren’t getting the full picture.

He added that after the visit, we might hear the usual lines about everything being under control — and he doesn’t expect much real change.Overall, Mr Shah’s trip mixes tough security checks with visible development work, showing the Centre’s commitment to both safety and progress in the region. Stay tuned for updates as the visit unfolds.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on the overall security situation and counter-terror operations in the region.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Sharing details of the meeting in a post on X, Shah said he chaired the review along with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. He praised the security agencies for their efforts in weakening what he described as the terror ecosystem in the Union Territory.

The Home Minister said the achievements of the forces reflect Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ensuring lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir. He added that the government remains committed to maintaining pressure on terrorist networks operating in the region.

“Reaffirmed that counter-terror operations aimed at demolishing terrorist infrastructure and terror financing will continue in mission mode,” Shah said in his post.

The meeting comes amid ongoing security operations across Jammu and Kashmir, as authorities continue to focus on preventing terror activities and sustaining stability in the region.

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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, on Monday visited the Border Outpost ‘Vinay’ in Kathua during his Jammu and Kashmir visit and interacted with the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel deployed.

On this occasion, Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Director of the Intelligence Bureau, and Director-General of the Border Security Force, along with several other dignitaries, were present.

During his visit, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah paid tribute to the martyr Assistant Commandant Vinay Prasad of the Border Security Force, who made the ultimate sacrifice while on duty at the international border in Kathua district in 2019. Earlier, in 2021,Amit Shah had also visited the Makwal Border Post along the Jammu frontier.

Union Home Minister inaugurated newly built facilities at the border, including 8 women barracks, high-mast lights, a G+1 tower, and a composite BOP, all constructed at a cost of ₹47.22 crore. These initiatives have strengthened the security arrangements during the Border Security Force personnel’s duties and have also improved their living conditions.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation appreciated the efforts of the BSF personnel and officers in monitoring the international border in the Jammu region. During his interaction with the soldiers, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, said that on visiting this place one realises the difficult conditions under which the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel ensure the security of the country’s borders.

He mentioned that despite extreme cold, heavy rainfall, or temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius, and regardless of the geographical or climatic challenges, our soldiers remain vigilant and dedicated to securing the borders with preparedness and alertness.

hah said that the BSF has a glorious history when it comes to the country’s security. He mentioned that the entire nation knows that the BSF is our first line of defence, and the force has always performed this responsibility exceptionally well. He further noted that in every war with Pakistan, the contribution of our BSF soldiers has been as significant as that of the Indian Army.

He added that two models of electronic surveillance systems have been developed for deployment on the border. After their installation across the entire border, soldiers will find it much easier to receive information and respond immediately to any actions by the enemy, using technology. Shah also mentioned that several experiments have been conducted to identify infiltration and to detect and destroy tunnels, using technology.

Union Home Minister said that in a few years, the security forces deployed on the entire India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh border will be fully equipped with technical assistance. He said that the sacrifice, bravery, valor, and courage of our soldiers form the shield of India against enemies from across the border, and this is why the people of the country hold deep respect for the BSF.

Shah said that over 26 initiatives related to technology are currently being tested, including anti-drone technology, tunnel identification technology, and electronic surveillance. Shri Shah expressed confidence that some results from these tests could be achieved by next March, which would make it easier for the soldiers in fulfilling their duties.

He said that the Modi government is working to reduce the difficulties faced by soldiers in the discharge of their duties and will continue to do so. He emphasized that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the central government is fully committed to the welfare of security forces and their families. The Government of India has launched several welfare schemes for security forces, including Ayushman CAPF, Ex-Gratia Payments, accidental death insurance coverage under the CAPF salary package scheme, the Unified Pension Scheme, the Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme (PMSS), and E-Housing.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jammu on Sunday for a three-day J&K visit aimed at assessing the region’s security landscape and inaugurating key development projects.He was welcomed by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and other senior officers on his arrival at Jammu.

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The visit, originally scheduled for April 7, has been advanced by a day, reflecting the urgency of addressing the evolving security situation in the Union Territory.

“The Home Minister is likely to chair a Unified Headquarters meeting, to evaluate counter-terrorism operations, border security, and infiltration challenges,” sources said.

The security review meetings will be attended by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, top officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Army, paramilitary forces, Jammu and Kashmir Police, intelligence agencies, and senior civil administration officers.

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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, chaired a review meeting on the implementation of three new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir, in the presence of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in New Delhi today.

The meeting reviewed the implementation and present status of various new provisions related to police, prisons, courts, prosecution, and forensics in Jammu and Kashmir.

The meeting was attended by the Union Home Secretary, Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir, the Director General of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD), the Director General of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), and other senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the UT administration.

During the discussion in the meeting, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation asked the UT administration to ensure full implementation of the three new criminal laws, made under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Jammu and Kashmir by April 2025.

He said that optimum use of technology should be made to ensure speedy justice under the three new criminal laws.

Union Home Minister said that for the full implementation of the new laws, it is imperative to change the attitude of the police personnel and the administration and create awareness about the new laws among the citizens.

He stated that with decline in terror activities and improvement in security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir, the Police should now prioritize safeguarding the rights of its citizens. Shri Shah added that there is an urgent need to use the provision of Trial in Absentia in the union territory.

Union Home Minister stressed on the need to fix responsibility of police officers to expedite the process of filing chargesheets. He said that every police station in Jammu and Kashmir should put the maximum use of the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) into practice.

He said that 100% training of investigating officers regarding the provisions of the new laws should be ensured, at the earliest. Shri Shah said that decisions on provisions related to terrorism and organised crime should be taken only after thorough scrutiny at the level of Superintendent of Police.

He added that strict monitoring is required to ensure that these provisions under the new laws are not misused.

Amit Shah said that the Jammu and Kashmir administration and government have done satisfactory work towards the implementation of the new criminal laws despite difficult circumstances.

He said that the progress of implementation of the three new laws in Jammu and Kashmir should be reviewed on a monthly, fortnightly and weekly basis at the level of the Chief Minister, Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, respectively.