Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday that the government did not buy peace in Jammu and Kashmir but established it through a policy of zero tolerance toward violence. He said over 780 terrorists have been eliminated in the region since 2020.
He pointed to the setup of grassroots democratic institutions and the conduct of assembly elections as key steps in enhancing public participation and accountability. Reflecting on the changes since 2019, Sinha said that the developments marked a critical shift toward integration, equality, and progress.
“Today is not merely a date; it is a milestone that changed the direction of history and strengthened the spirit of national integration, equality, and inclusive development,” he said, adding that the abrogation of Article 370 gave citizens freedom from fear and restored long-denied rights.
“We did not buy peace, we established peace. A zero-tolerance policy crippled terror networks and restored normal life across Jammu Kashmir. Sinha also outlined the ongoing crackdown on drug networks and conflict profiteers. “Strong action against narco-terrorism continues. We have arrested thousands of drug smugglers and peddlers this year. Their illicit assets have been attached and drug-funded mansions demolished. Looking ahead, the Lieutenant Governor stressed that unity requires justice, public trust, and inclusive growth that reaches every household and village. He outlined key administrative priorities for the coming years, including job creation, youth empowerment, skill development, modernizing agriculture, expanding healthcare, environmental sustainability, tourism growth, and the safe, dignified return of displaced communities.
Since 2020, more than 780 terrorists have been eliminated, local recruitment has ended, and stone-pelting has been erased,” he said.
Highlighting the shift away from terror, separatism, and stone-pelting, Sinha said the impact of security operations across the Union Territory. Conflict entrepreneurs who profited from separatism stand exposed,” he said.
