PM’s zero tolerance policy saw sharp decline in terror attacks, stone pelting, hartals in J&K: HM Amit Shah

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, MARCH 21 (STC):
The zero-tolerance policy initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has resulted in sharp decline in terrorism, stone-pelting incidents, and hartals in Jammu and Kashmir.
Home Minister Amit Shah said this today while replying to the discussion on the working of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Rajya Sabha.
“Terrorists used to enter from the neighbouring country, and not a single festival was celebrated without fear. After PM Modi came to power, attacks like Uri and Pulwama were answered within 10 days through surgical and air strikes,” Home Minister Amit Shah said.
The HM said that earlier, thousands would join the funerals of terrorists. “In our term, no one joins. The terrorist is dragged to the last rites at the same place he was killed,” he said.
He said that from 2010 to 2014, on average, 2,654 stone-pelting incidents took place every year, and 132 organised hartals were recorded annually. In 2024, he said, no one dares to do either. “112 people were killed and 6,000 injured in stone-pelting incidents. Today when there is no stone pelting, who will get killed?” he asked.
On Jobs, Investments, and Industrial Growth in J&K Shah said that from 2019 to 2024, 40,000 government jobs were provided in Jammu and Kashmir. “1.51 lakh self-employment opportunities have been created, skilling clubs are operational, and Rs 12,000 crore investment has already materialised on the ground with MoUs worth Rs 1.1 lakh crore signed,” he added.
On Article 370 Abrogation Fulfilled Constitution’s Dream Shah said that Article 370 was the base for separatism and was abrogated on August 5, 2019. “The Modi government fulfilled the dream of one Constitution, one flag, and one Prime Minister for the country,” he said.
On 70% Reduction in Terror Deaths Shah stated that there has been a 70% reduction in deaths due to terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir during Modi’s government. (Inputs from agencies)