Shah Asks J&K Officials to Conduct Pro-Active Anti-Terror Operations
On Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah advocated pro-active coordinated counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir as he held three back-to-back meetings to review the situation there as well as arrangements for the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra and asked security forces to ensure zero cross-border infiltration to wipe out terrorism in the union territory.
According to the information, the meeting was attended by Lt Governor of JK Manoj Sinha, police chief Dibag Singh and other top central and union territory officials, Shah was informed that this year's 42-day-long yatra, beginning on June 30, will have a Radio Frequency Identification Card (RFID) for every pilgrim besides an insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh.
An official spokesman in a statement said the home minister directed security forces and the police to conduct coordinated counter-terrorism operations pro-actively.
The home minister said to fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a prosperous and peaceful Jammu and Kashmir, security forces should ensure zero cross-border infiltration to wipe out terrorism in the union territory.
Shah said a "hassle-free" journey for the pilgrims is a priority of the Modi government and directed that all arrangements, including additional electricity, water, and telecom facilities be made.
He also stressed for enhancement of mobile connectivity along the yatra route as he directed that earth moving equipment should be placed at vantage points to clear the route in case of landslides.
The home minister asked for an adequate number of oxygen cylinders, medical beds at an altitude of more than 6,000 feet, and the deployment of ambulances and helicopters to deal with any emergency medical situation.
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