SHAH: REPLICATE KASHMIR SUCCESSES IN JAMMU

Shah noted the significant reduction in terror-related incidents in the Kashmir Valley, attributing the improvement to the government's efforts

- AJAY JANDYAL

• In the five-hour-long meeting, the Home Minister asks security agencies to ensure robust security for the forthcoming annual Amarnath Yatra.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday directed security forces to intensify efforts to eradicate the rising terrorism in the Jammu division of Jammu & Kashmir and to ensure robust security for the forthcoming annual Amarnath Yatra.

During a high-level security review meeting held in New Delhi, Shah emphasized the necessity of decisive action against terrorism. The meeting was attended by J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Army Chief General Manoj Pande, incoming Army Chief Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, IB Director Tapan Deka, J&K Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, DG CRPF Anish Dayal Singh, J&K DGP R. R. Swain, ADGP (Law & Order) J&K Vijay Kumar, and senior Army and Intelligence officers.

In the five-hour-long meeting, which was separated into two rounds, including a short break, Shah also emphasised that the Modi administration is dedicated to setting a precedent by tackling terrorists with innovative strategies.