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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today assured that government will put an end to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and ensure peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on the achievements of his Ministry during last three years, Mr Singh said, 368 terrorists were killed between 2014 and 2017. He said, the incidents of infiltration from Pakistan have come down by 45 per cent after surgical strike in September last year.
The Minister said 10,000 Special Police Officers have been sanctioned for the state. He also said that he does not wish to see stones in hands of the Valley’s youth and 2000 crore rupees have been approved for more than 36,000 displaced families in the state.
The Minister said, there is an improvement in the security situation in the country. He said, the result is evident in 25 per cent reduction in Naxal attacks. Mr Singh said, National Policy and Action Plan was launched to tackle Left-Wing Extremism and Centre has adopted the doctrine of SAMADHAN to counter the menace.
Centre is expediting the process of infrastructure development in Left Wing Extremism affected areas. He said, banks, medical colleges, and airports have come up in Left Wing Extremism affected areas and 2187 mobile towers have been erected.
The Minister stated that government has been successful in countering the challenges posed by the ISIS. He pointed out that despite India having a large Muslim population, ISIS has not been able to establish itself in the country.