Jammu: Condemning the demand made by Hurriyat Conference (G) that the forces camps from civilian areas be removed as these were “sources of harassment and nuisance” for locals, Brigadier Anil Gupta, State Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party has stated that the demand is politically motivated with a view to providing free run to the terrorists.
In a press statement issued today, Brig Gupta has said that the nexus between the Hurriyat and the terrorists has been well established. The Hurriyat not only provides them with a network of overground workers (OGWs) but also acts as a conduit for financing the terror operation.
Brig Gupta warned that any attempt to remove forces camps from civilian areas will tantamount to weakening the successful anti-terror and anti-CI grid established by the security forces. This move will enable terrorists to seek shelter in built-up areas thus putting to danger the lives of local civilians.
The flow of intelligence would also be affected. It would also hamper the smooth conduct of anti-terror operations by the security forces increasing the chances of collateral damage stated Brig Gupta.
“It sounds very ironical that the Hurriyat considers the presence of forces camps in the civilian areas as an act of human rights violations but maintains a stoic silence when innocent Kashmiris are killed by the terrorists in the name of Jihad.
No Hurriyat leader ever expresses concern at unprovoked attacks by the terrorists on the security forces who are deployed to ensure safety and security of Kashmiri masses, lamented Brig Gupta. How does Hurriyat justify the latest barbaric attack on a Kashmiri Special Police Officer (SPO) of Jammu & Kashmir Police (JKP)killing him and critically injuring his wife by the coward terrorists in his residence at Bijbehara”, questioned Brig Gupta.
“Instead of demanding the weakening of the security grid through the removal of forces camps, Geelani& Co. should dismantle the OGW network and appeal to the sympathisers to stop supporting the terrorists and instead help the security forces in ending the menace of terrorism in Kashmir thus restoring its pristine fame and charm”, said Brig Gupta.
“I hope the separatist leadership realises the futility of confrontationist approach and the reality dawns on them that integration of Jammu & Kashmir with India is non-negotiable and irreversible.
Pakistan’s role is restricted only and only to vacating the areas of the state occupied by it illegally. The future of Jammu & Kashmir is safe only in the hands of India. Any grievances or disputes need to be resolved peacefully within the ambit of the Constitution of India”, stated the spokesperson.
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