DSS suggests effective measures against terrorism in Jammu region

STATE TIMES NEWS

JAMMU: The Dogra Sadar Sabha (DSS) has appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to reinforce the grassroots institutions of Numberdars and Chowkidars in the region.
This appeal, led by Thakur Gulchain Singh Charak, President of the Sabha and a former minister, underscores the essential role these institutions play in ensuring effective communication between the administration and the public, particularly in rural areas.
This communication is vital for reporting both positive developments and negative activities, such as smuggling, drug trafficking, and potential threats from anti-social and anti-national elements.
The DSS has expressed concern over recent terrorist activities in districts like Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Doda, and Kathua, which have resulted in the loss of lives among security personnel, army personnel, civilians, and pilgrims.
The organization emphasized the need for a thorough review of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and calls for an integrated approach to reassure the nationalist population of the government’s vigilance and commitment to combating terrorism.
In their resolution, the DSS insisted that maintaining sustainable peace, law, order, and security is the government’s responsibility, requiring a robust, multi-pronged strategy by both the central and UT administrations. The Sabha also stressed the importance of protecting innocent and law-abiding citizens from harassment while addressing the challenges posed by terrorist strikes, which they believe could not occur without some form of internal support or complacency. The DSS has urged immediate and effective measures to restore public confidence and prevent any escalation of security threats, especially as the region prepares for upcoming elections. They also advocate for the Jammu division to be shifted back under the Nagrota Corps from the Western Command in Chandigarh for better-integrated control and dominance over the area. Present at the press conference were Col. Karan Singh (Vice President), Prem Sagar Gupta (General Secretary), Gambhir Dev Singh Charak (Incharge Youth Wing), and Dr. Vidhya Sagar Sharma (Secretary).