Ishtiyaq Kar
Srinagar, April 8 (KINS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting at the Raj Bhawan in Srinagar on Tuesday, focusing on the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in the hinterland areas of the Jammu division.
Earlier in the day, Shah also chaired a developmental review meeting at the same venue to assess the progress of various infrastructure and welfare projects underway in the Union Territory.
News agency KINS reported that during the security meeting, top officials from all security agencies operating in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Army, CRPF, BSF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police, briefed the Home Minister on the current situation and ongoing operations.
A detailed discussion was held on ways to strengthen security in the border areas and prevent cross-border infiltration.
Shah directed the forces to take decisive action against anti-national elements and terrorists, while maintaining a public-friendly approach in their operations to build trust with civilians.
“The Home Minister made it clear that the fight against terrorism must be relentless, but the approach towards the public should remain sensitive and approachable,” a senior official present at the meeting said.
As Jammu and Kashmir is a Union Territory, the Centre remains directly in control of its security apparatus, Shah reiterated, adding that the region’s peace and stability remain a top priority.
Earlier, in the developmental review meeting, the Home Minister evaluated the progress of key infrastructure and welfare projects being implemented under the central government’s development agenda.
According to news agency KINS, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended this meeting, along with senior officials from both the central and UT administrations.
The discussions focused on accelerating infrastructure growth, boosting tourism, enhancing connectivity, and improving the delivery of welfare schemes across the Union Territory.
“The Centre is fully committed to ensuring rapid and inclusive development in Jammu and Kashmir. Our goal is to bring visible change to the lives of people across both Jammu and Kashmir regions,” Shah said during the meeting.
The Home Minister is also expected to interact with local delegations during his visit to gain grassroots-level feedback on governance, development, and security-related issues.(KINS)
