Director General of Police (DGP) R R Swain on Sunday said police is committed to wipe out roots of terrorism in J&K, and strategy and roadmap are very clear and will be able to root-out it exponentially.
Talking to media persons on the sidelines of Public Grievance Redressal Programme (PGRP) in Doda, DGP said the police and other security agencies are committed to root out terrorism and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.
“J&K Police is having a clear roadmap in this regard and will be able to root-out it exponentially. We are clear in our strategy. We have a roadmap and we will not retreat from our modus-operandi. I can’t assure you that terrorism will end in Jammu and Kashmir on a fixed date, but it will be rooted out exponentially,” he said.
On the conduct of Lok Sabha general elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the DGP Swain said security issue is an important factor for J&K Police in the upcoming LS polls.
“Election Commission of India (ECI) has passed strict directions in this regard. It is our concern that elections in J&K should be peaceful for all. We will provide a secured environment to voters, candidates and agents of political parties as it is our duty and responsibility,” DGP Swain said.
He said besides existing security personnel, more troops will be brought to Jammu and Kashmir for smooth and peaceful conduct of Lok Sabha polls. “The discussions with the central government are underway. More troops will come to Jammu and Kashmir for poll duty and security to stakeholders”.
In response to a query, DGP Swain said the concerns of SPOs in J&K Police is already under consideration and “we believe they should be given every benefit they deserve. We are trying to provide them with good remuneration. We will soon persuade the government that those who are taking part in operational activities should be given good benefits”.