Union Minister Nityanand Rai Talks About India’s Zero-Tolerance Policy on Terrorism
In Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, emphasized that under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, India is adopting a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. He stated, “This is PM Modi’s India. Either you (terrorists) will go to hell, or you will be buried 7 feet below the ground. Choose yourself what you accept. You either go to India’s jail or dedicate your life to a good cause. India is now living with a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.”
On Sunday, three terrorists were killed by the Indian Army during an anti-infiltration operation at the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir. This operation follows a recent increase in terror attacks in the Jammu division. On July 8, five Army soldiers lost their lives, and several were injured in an ambush by terrorists in Kathua district. The attack is part of a series of terrorist incidents attributed to attempts by Pakistan to disrupt peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
The soldiers who lost their lives in the Kathua attack were from Uttarakhand: Rifleman Anuj Negi from Pauri, Nayab Subedar Anand Singh Rawat from Rudraprayag, Naik Vinod Singh from Tehri, Kamal Singh from Pauri, and Adarsh Negi from Tehri.
Since June 9, there have been terror strikes in Reasi, Kathua, and Doda, resulting in the deaths of nine pilgrims and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan. A civilian and at least seven security personnel were also injured. On July 9, an encounter in Doda led to the deaths of six terrorists and two soldiers. On June 9, terrorists attacked a bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi, causing it to fall into a gorge and killing nine people.
Congress has expressed concern over these attacks and has pledged support for any government measures to ensure the country’s safety. Congress MP Deependar Hooda stated, “Congress is seriously concerned about these attacks. Government is not taking it seriously. As the opposition, we want to draw their attention to these attacks. Whatever steps the government would take for the safety of the country, Congress is ready to extend support. All citizens have the same feeling that these terrorists must be given a reply in their own language.”
