End terror, no political hindrance now: Guv to security forces

Emphasises Safety and Security of the Civil Population; Advises Secretaries to ensure prompt, efficient, accountable functioning and prompt delivery of public services

21/06/2018

SRINAGAR, Jun 20: In the first high-level security review meeting after the Governor's rule was imposed in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, Governor Narinder Nath Vohra asked the security forces to "end terror" without worrying about any political hindrance in the state.
As per sources, Vohra said that now, the time is to work for the people of the state, as the country has high hopes.
"End terror, there is no political hindrance," Vohra said.
In the meeting, which took place at Raj Bhavan (residence of the Governor) here, there were representatives from the Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu and Kashmir Police, Intelligence Bureau, Special Bureau and Crime Investigation Department, along with top Administrative officials.
The top officials concurred that the focus from now will be to conduct anti-terror operations, which will have specific intelligence, with an aim to minimise collateral damage.
While reiterating the importance of maintaining constant surveillance the ground situation, Governor directed that immediate action must be taken on reports received from any quarters regarding any problem arising from security management. He directed Chief Secretary to closely monitor and ensure prompt redressal of all difficulties and grievances relating to the felt needs of people and, besides, see that there is no delay in the implementation of welfare measures and development works on the ground.
Governor stressed the need of cohesive action being taken to enforce constant vigil on the IB and LoC, effectively maintaining internal security and ensuring the safety of protected persons, sensitive establishments and installations. In this context, he asked representatives of all the Security Forces and Agencies to identify all existing gaps and ensure coordinated action on the ground for providing prompt and strong counter terror responses on all fronts.
Referring to a recent incident, Governor stressed the need of prompt action being taken to ensure the safety and security of the people at large by making fullest possible use of all available technologies.
The meeting also reviewed important security related issues in regard to the Shri Amarnathji Yatra which is scheduled to commence on 28th June, 2018 and identified certain issues which shall be dealt with on most urgent basis.
The meeting was attended by Lt. Gen. Ranbir Singh, Northern Army Commander, Sh. B.B. Vyas, Chief Secretary; Dr. S.P. Vaid, Director General of Police; Sh. Umang Narula, Principal Secretary to Governor; Sh. R.K. Goyal, Home Secretary; Sh. Muneer Ahmad Khan, ADGP Home Guards and Security; Sh. A.G. Mir, IGP CID; Sh. Zulfiquar Hasan, IGP (Operations) CRPF;Sh. Ravideep Singh Sahi, IG CRPF; Sh. Swayam Prakash Pani, IGP Kashmir; and senior officers of Central Intelligence Agencies.
Vohra held a meeting with all the Administrative Secretaries and the senior most Police and Forest Service officers at the Civil Secretariat here today. This was the Governor's first visit to the Civil Secretariat after the imposition of Governor's Rule in the State earlier today.
Governor directed Administrative Secretaries and DGP to ensure that all Government functionaries attended office punctually and their presence is daily monitored through the Bio-metric attendance system; Administrative Secretaries shall personally review and ensure prompt and efficient delivery of various public services to the people of the State; complaints regarding delays, irregularities and corruption must be dealt with most sternly and those responsible should be proceeded against without any fear or favour.
Governor asked the Administrative Secretaries to send him reports regarding the todate progress of Prime Minister's Development Programmes - 2015; causes of delay in the enactment of State legislation on the analogy of the Central Disability Act 2016; reasons of failure to implement the required measures for the conservation and cleanliness of the Dal Lake; implementation status of all flagship Central Schemes; status of construction of bunkers in villages located along the IB and LoC; timely payment of relief to the victims of border firing at IB/LOC; status of preparations for holding Panchayat and Municipal Elections; position regarding stocking and supply of food and other essential commodities by Food and Civil Supplies Department; to-date status regarding the writing of Annual Performance Reports and filing of Annual Property Returns by State Government officers; implementation status of LED Bulbs distribution all over the State for securing economy in the use of electricity; to-date position regarding compassionate appointment cases under SRO-43; implementation status of the Non-Functional (Monetary) Scheme (NFS) for KAS Officers; action taken with regard to the payment of salaries and issues faced by the SSA teachers; and other issues.
Governor asked Chief Secretary to have prepared by 21st June, 2018 department wise lists of all pending cases and forward the same to him with his remarks regarding the reasons for delay. He asked Chief Secretary to ensure that every important matter was timely disposed of and all cases which required higher level approvals should be sent to the Governor.
Governor expressed concern and directed Administrative Secretaries to ensure the timely utilisation of all available resources, particularly the funds available under the State Plan and the various Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
Earlier, on arrival at the Civil Secretariat, the Governor was received by Shri B.B. Vyas, Chief Secretary, Dr. S.P Vaid, DGP and Shri R.K. Goyal, Principal Secretary, Home. Governor was accompanied by Shri Umang Narula, Principal Secretary to Governor.

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