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Jammu, Sep 1: Praising security agencies for the smooth conduct of the annual Amarnath Yatra, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday called for eliminating terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
Chairing a high-level security review meeting at Raj Bhawan here, Shah appreciated the efforts of the UT administration and security agencies for the smooth conduct of the annual Amarnath Yatra. More than 4,00,000 pilgrims participated in the pilgrimage and paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine, nestled in Himalayas.
During the meeting the Home Minister reiterated Centre’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.
“All security agencies should remain alert and operate in a coordinated manner to eliminate terrorism in the Union Territory,” Shah said.
The meeting was attended by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Union Home Secretary, Director IB, Chief Secretary and DGP of Jammu and Kashmir, heads of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other senior officers.
The Home Minister also appreciated the role played by the security forces in relief and rescue work following the recent flash floods in the UT and assured full support of the CAPFs in managing natural calamities.
Pertinently, Shah had reached Jammu on Sunday evening to assess the situation in the aftermath of the heavy rain and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir.
Besides reviewing the damage caused by the floods in Jammu region, the Home Minister also chaired a security review meeting, an official said.
