Jammu, Apr 7 (UNI) The Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that today, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, significant progress has been achieved in tackling terrorism and ending separatist ideology.
“Our mission is still not accomplished, because terrorism has been curbed, but it has not been completely eliminated,” Shah said after meeting the families of martyred policemen of Jammu and Kashmir here.
He handed over appointment letters to nine nominees on compassionate grounds and paid tribute to the martyred police personnel and expressed gratitude to their families.
Addressing the families of the martyred police personnel, Shah said that for more than three and a half decades, Jammu and Kashmir has suffered the devastating effects of terrorism.
He said, “We are proud of the sacrifice of our brave policemen who laid down their lives to protect our country, our homes, and our future.”
The Home Minister said that the whole country is proud of the brave policemen who sacrificed their lives to protect the country.
The Home Minister urged the J&K Government to take positive steps for the compassionate appointment of 12-year-old Yuvraj Singh, son of martyr SGCT Jaswant Singh, upon attaining adulthood (18 years of age).
Shah also paid his respects and gratitude to the family of late Shashi Bhushan Abrol, Deputy Manager/Designer, APCO Construction Company, Gagangir, District Ganderbal.
Shashi Bhushan Abrol made the supreme sacrifice while on duty during a terrorist attack on the critical infrastructure project of the Sonamarg Tunnel on October 20, 2024.
The Home Minister said that no amount of words can take away the pain being felt by the bereaved, but it symbolizes our deep gratitude and the government's unwavering commitment to stand with the families of the brave martyrs, just as the loved ones of the martyrs have stood by the nation.
Shah urged everyone to follow the ideals of the martyrs and have an eternal love for duty, honour, and ‘Maa Bharti’.
He said that the sacrifice, courage, and commitment of the martyrs will always remain etched in our hearts and will continue to inspire us to build the India of their dreams.
The visit of the Home Minister to Jammu and Kashmir reflects the continued commitment of the Government of India to bring peace and prosperity to Jammu and Kashmir, especially the significant steps taken for infrastructure development and strengthening the security situation.
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