Justice for Jammu and Kashmir: A New Era for Terror Victim Families
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha vows to take further action based on an inquiry into the death of a Gujjar youth in Jammu. The incident has sparked protests, highlighting issues of justice for terror victims in Jammu and Kashmir. Sinha promises measures for rehabilitation and support for affected families.
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In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stressed a commitment to justice after a Gujjar youth, Parvez Ahmad, was killed in crossfire involving police. Sinha assured further steps after an inquiry and acknowledged protests from the community who claim it was a 'staged' encounter.
While addressing a gathering, Sinha recounted the tragic stories of terror victims and emphasized the government's responsibility to rehabilitate and support affected families. A centralized online database is being set up to monitor these cases to ensure timely assistance, he mentioned.
Sinha highlighted initiatives including the issuance of appointment letters to terror victim families, with efforts ramping up on August 5 in Srinagar. This move heralds what Sinha describes as a new era of justice for victim families in the region, with enhanced support and relief mechanisms.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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