J&K is turning a terror-free region: DGP

Srinagar, Sept 2 : J&K police chief Dilbag Singh said on Saturday that the Union Territory is moving towards becoming a terror-free region, and that police has decided to wage a war on the drug menace now. 

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of an official function in Sopore town, the DGP said: “Jammu and Kashmir is all set to become a terror-free region.

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“Terrorism is at an all time low and the number of terrorists is very less.

Police will ensure to eradicate drug abuse and narco-smuggling from J&K."

“Sopore was once known as the hotbed of militancy and today business is flourishing everywhere here.

Peace prevails on roads and there is a smile on the faces of people.We are committed to making J&K a drug-free place.

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Talking about the death of two members of Sikh community recently, he said: “Police have taken cognizance of both incidents and there is no need to worry.FIR has been lodged and probe is on.

“The case of death of a Sikh community member from Baramulla has been handed over to the Crime Branch,” he said.

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