Amit Shah Advocates for Advanced Technology to Fortify India-Pakistan Border in J&K
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during a visit to the Gurnam and Bobiyan outposts along the India-Pakistan International Border in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, highlighted the significant transformation in border-related challenges over the past six decades. He stressed the urgent need to adopt advanced technological solutions to effectively address these evolving threats and enhance security measures.
High-Level Security Review Meeting in Jammu
Later in the evening, Shah chaired a comprehensive security review meeting at Lok Bhavan in Jammu. The high-level gathering was attended by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, the Union Home Secretary, the Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary, the Director General of Police (DGP), heads of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and other senior officers.
During the meeting, the Home Minister commended the relentless efforts of security agencies in dismantling the terror ecosystem in the region. He directed all forces to remain vigilant and continue working in a coordinated manner to sustain the gains achieved in recent times. Shah emphasized the goal of achieving a 'terror-free Jammu and Kashmir' at the earliest, assuring that the government would provide all necessary resources to support this mission.
Progress Against Terrorism and Future Initiatives
Shah noted that the terror ecosystem, nurtured by elements hostile to the country in Jammu and Kashmir, has been nearly crippled due to the concerted efforts of the Narendra Modi government. He highlighted major successes in de-radicalization efforts and instructed officials to launch more initiatives aimed at engaging the youth positively.
The meeting also discussed innovative measures to further reinforce the watertight security cordon around the region. This was the second security review meeting chaired by the Union Home Minister within a month, following a high-level review on Jammu and Kashmir's security situation held in Delhi on January 8.
Key Takeaways from the Visit and Meeting:- Border challenges have evolved over 60 years, necessitating advanced tech solutions.
- Security agencies praised for crippling the terror ecosystem in J&K.
- Continued coordination and alertness urged to sustain recent gains.
- Focus on youth engagement and de-radicalization initiatives.
- Government committed to providing all resources for a terror-free J&K.
