Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, 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 eliminated,” Shah said after meeting the families of martyred policemen of Jammu and Kashmir here.
He also 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 entire India 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 Sonamarg Tunnel on October 20, 2024.
The Home Minister said no amount of words can take away the pain being felt by the bereaved, but it symbolises India’s 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 the sacrifice, courage and commitment of the martyrs will always remain etched in Indians’ hearts and will continue to inspire all to build the India of their dreams. UNI
