Expressed concern over increasing terrorist activities
DOGRA HERALD BUREAU
SAMBA, June 13
Asking the people of Jammu region not to panic, Apni Party Provincial President, Jammu, and Former Minister, S. Manjit Singh has urged the Govt to deal with the terror attacks with iron fist.
These attacks in Reasi, Kathua, and Doda Districts in last three days have spread widespread panic among the people, S. Manjit Singh said as per a press release.
He was speaking at a meeting at Rampur village in Vijaypur Block in Samba District that was organized by Block President of the Party, Ex-Capt. Mohan Lal Sharma, and Ex-Naib Sarpanch, Ram Murti Sharma. In this meeting, the Former Minister expressed his concern over the security related issues raised by the people in the meeting regarding recent terror attacks and worries among the people along the International Border and its adjoining villages in Samba District, Jammu District, and Kathua District.
He said that “Although the people have extended their full support to the security forces, and J&K Police, they are worried about their security in the wake of movement of suspected persons as reported in various areas.”
He said that the people are avoiding going out during the evening or night hours shows how the people are concerned. In this situation, he appealed to the Govt to deal with terror attacks/ such acts with iron hands and trace out the suspected persons with the involvement of all the security agencies in a coordinated manner.
He said that the important role of Former Panchayat Members, and Namberdars cannot be ruled out in maintaining peace, and finding out suspected persons. Hence, their services must be utilized in monitoring the situation in border villages.
“He also emphasized on the role of youth in keeping vigilance in their respective villages, and towns,” he suggested and added that the people should not panic, but remain vigilant.
He also asked the people to maintain calmness, and communal harmony at any cost, especially when the Jammu plains are passing through a tough phase of fresh terror threats. He said that the enemies want to destabilize the situation in Jammu and Kashmir by fueling the peaceful situation and igniting communal tempers.
“We shall fight the elements within the society, who want to take charge of the situation and ensure the situation remains peaceful and help the authorities in maintaining the situation harmonious,” he added.
He asked the Party cadre to coordinate with the village heads, and help the people during difficult times.
