Srinagar, Jan 14 (KNS): The Northern Army Commander, Lt General Upendera Dwivedi, conveyed a resolute stance against terrorists in the Rajouri-Poonch belt, emphasizing both direct and indirect actions to curb their activities and restore peace.
Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, he underscored the importance of collaborative efforts among various security agencies, stating, "We have started to take strong actions in this regard, and you will see that there will be control over it in the coming days." Lt General Dwivedi acknowledged the socio-economic progress in the region, mentioning increased investments and employment opportunities while highlighting the disruptive role of neighboring elements, stating, "Our neighboring country was not able to digest the peace and prosperity, and so they are promoting terrorism in the area."
Deeming the northern border area sensitive, the Commander declared 2023 as a "zero-infiltration year," demonstrating a commitment to prevent infiltration from the Line of Control. Providing statistics on terrorist activities, he revealed, "If you see, among the terrorists that have been killed, only 21 are locals, whereas 55 are foreign terrorists." Despite facing challenges, Lt General Dwivedi expressed confidence in control measures, assuring, "We will continue to ensure that local terrorist recruitment is plugged."
Acknowledging the sacrifices of security forces, he emphasized, "We are ensuring to further strengthen the synergy among various security agencies," underscoring the ongoing commitment to peace, stability, and countering terrorism in the region.(KNS)