Srinagar, 31 Aug 2021. Lt Gen DP Pandey, GOC Chinar Corps, along with GOC Victor
Force, Maj Gen Rashim Bali and IGP Kashmir, Mr Vijay Kumar, addressed 83 family
members of active terrorists at Shopian and urged them to guide their wards back into
society. GOC, 15 Corps, while addressing the family members of active terrorists,
reiterated that the security forces are committed to take surrenders even during active
operations. He added that all assistance will be provided to the misguided youth, in
enabling them to surrender and the security forces will work with these youth, to
address their concerns and assist them in joining the mainstream.
The GOC Chinar Corps also urged the families, especially the parents, to
appeal to their wards to shun the path of violence and return home. He reaffirmed the
security forces commitment, to maintaining peace in the Kashmir valley. The interaction
was intended to instill confidence and convey the intent of the security forces, amongst
the families of active terrorists. Societal and family support can wean the men away
from the path of violence and death. The security forces, are focusing on the ‘terrorists
without weapons’, who sustain and handle terror activities. The overall aim is, to the
break the cycle of violence.
