No extension of ceasefire: A welcome step by the govt

Subodh Bhasin. Dated: 6/19/2018 11:15:04 AM

People from various cross-sections hails the step

Subodh Bhasin
Jammu, June 18
In view of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra starting from June 28 and after assessing the situation in valley by the security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir the Union government decided not give extension to the ceasefire which was announced in the month of Ramzan.
As such cordon and search operation very carried out by the security forces extensively in which two militants were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, as per the reports.
It is worthwhile to mention here that the search and cordon operation resumed a day after the Centre announced its decision not to extend the ceasefire in the state.
As Union Government announced not to extend ceasefire and orders were issued to the Security forces for resuming the anti militancy operation across the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The Centre had announced suspension of operations at the beginning of the holy month on May 17 .
As per the reports the security forces are going to launch major offensive against the militant after month-long Ramzan ceasefire.
Governor NN Vohra, who is the chairman of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, had also discussed the arrangements for the yatra with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh during his meeting with him in New Delhi on June 1 and in Srinagar on June 7. Rajnath Singh said, “Security forces are being directed to take all necessary action at the earliest to prevent terrorists from launching attacks and indulging in violence.” At the same time, he made it clear that the government will continue with its endeavour to create an environment free of terror and violence.
According to sources, about 35,000 troops were deployed during the Amarnath pilgrimage in 2017 and this number could go up this year to ensure foolproof security of pilgrims intending to undertake the yatra as security forces and the Union Government do not want to take any chances in the back drop of last year’s deadly terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims. The smooth conduct of the yatra will be a challenge for the security agencies.
After the unilateral ceasefire was announced on May 16, militants had made their intentions clear. During the entire month of Ramzan that ended on Friday, at least nine security men were killed. While the anti-militancy operations were halted by the forces, the counter-infiltration operations continued during Ramzan that left 24 militants dead.
A per the reports the cordon and search operations (CASOs), which had been the backbone of anti-militancy operations in security circles, will be carried away after getting any input about militant presence.

 

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