Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday asked officials to adopt a 360-degree approach to dismantle terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir during a high-level meeting here to review the security situation in the Kashmir division.
A spokesperson said the L-G asserted that officers should continuously assess the circumstances on the ground and remain prepared to eliminate terrorism from the Valley. He took a comprehensive review of various aspects of security scenarios with the officers and called for concerted efforts to achieve the goal of a terrorism-free Jammu Kashmir, the official said.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, DGP Nalin Prabhat, Special DGP S J M Gillani and other police officials, including range and district police chiefs of the Kashmir valley.Sinha directed the civil administration and police to work shoulder to shoulder for effective law-and-order maintenance, security, and the success of anti-terror operations. Home Secretary Chandraker Bharti, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, all DIGs, Deputy Commissioners (DCs), and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) from all districts also attended the meeting.
"We must adopt a 360-degree approach to completely dismantle terrorism and its support system," the L-G said.He also emphasised the need for a comprehensive strategy to counter fake news and false narratives. He directed the police and district administrations to connect youth with self-employment opportunities and ensure quality disposal of grievances of the people.The L-G exhorted officials to remain vigilant and ready to counter any threat during the winter season.
Official sources said the meeting comprehensively assessed the security situation in the Valley, the ongoing anti-terror operations, intelligence inputs, infiltration threats, and efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem.The winter preparedness of security forces — including snow-bound area deployment, logistics, rescue plans, and maintenance of communication lines was also discussed. Even as this was the routine security review meeting held periodically with officials of security agencies, government is keen to lay thrust on coordination at all levels between civil administration and the security forces particularly in the winter months.
On the developmental front, district-wise updates were reviewed, covering infrastructure, road connectivity, power supply, healthcare, and welfare schemes, especially in view of upcoming winter challenges. Officials said the meeting aimed to ensure seamless coordination between civil administration and security agencies to maintain peace and continue development initiatives simultaneously.
“Though the violence has come down, and the focus is on eliminating the remnants of the terror ecosystem. Winter strategy, snowfall preparedness, and essential supplies will be major points of discussion,” a senior official said.The DCs and SSPs are expected to present district-specific reports during the meeting, detailing progress on project implementation, local security challenges, cold-weather readiness, including snow clearance, power backup, evacuations, and how intelligence-led policing is being scaled up.
According to top officials, the winter months pose a dual challenge. “Firstly, there is a heightened risk of infiltration or militant movement in snow-bound terrain,” they said. “Secondly, there is a possibility of disruption to infrastructure and civilian life due to weather.”The administration intends to preemptively coordinate rescue protocols, power grid protections, and ensure that remote areas remain connected and secure, the top officials said.
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