Three terrorists were killed in separate counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur and Kishtwar districts ahead of Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit. While the BJP praised the security forces, the National Conference reiterated its demand for statehood, and the Congress questioned the government’s claims of normalcy in the region
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Three terrorists killed in Udhampur and Kishtwar. Representational Pic
Security forces killed three terrorists in two separate counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. The encounters took place in the Udhampur and Kishtwar districts. The operations came just ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to the region, prompting reactions from leaders across political parties.
BJP MLA Shagun Parihar praised the security forces and called the operations a major achievement. She said, "This is a huge achievement for our security forces. We are getting this good news on the occassion of the Union Home Minister's visit. I congratulate the people of Jammu & Kashmir that these terrorists were neutralised," according to ANI.
She also appreciated Amit Shah’s role, saying he has consistently worked with the interests and expectations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir in mind and has remained closely connected to the region’s issues. "This is great news. Whenever they have come, they have lived up to the expectations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He has always kept J&K close to his heart...," she told ANI.
National Conference sees hope, raises key demands
Tanvir Sadiq, Chief Spokesperson of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, said the Home Minister’s visit brings renewed hope for the people.
Speaking to ANI, he said, "Whenever the Home Minister visits, a ray of hope emerges that he will announce a good package. Most importantly, people want the restoration of statehood, which he promised us in Parliament. The time has come to fulfil that promise. Regarding the attacks happening on Kashmiris outside the state, the time has come to take serious notice of this and put an end to it."
He basically stressed that residents are waiting for the restoration of statehood and also urged the central government to take serious action against attacks on Kashmiris in other parts of the country as it was time to put it to an end.
Congress criticises Centre’s security claims
Jammu and Kashmir Congress President and MLA Tariq Hamid Karra strongly criticised Amit Shah, accusing him of presenting an overly positive picture of the security situation.
According to Karra, militant activities have been reported in several districts over the past few months, but this reality is not being shared with the public. He claimed that the Home Minister’s security reviews are routine exercises that ignore ground-level concerns.
Karra also accused the BJP of putting party interests ahead of national interest and called for a review of its policies in the region.
While he said the killing of terrorists is necessary and important, he questioned the government’s earlier claim that militancy had ended after 2019. The continued presence of terrorist activity, he said, raises serious questions about those assertions.
(With ANI inputs)
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