Srinagar | October 27, 2026 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has called for a comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy aimed at dismantling the financial and logistical networks that support terrorist activities across the Union Territory.
Addressing the Unified Headquarters (UHQ) security meeting in Srinagar on Tuesday, Sinha stressed the need to cut off terrorist funding, disrupt supply networks and strengthen measures to prevent infiltration.
“A foolproof counter-strategy must be implemented to completely choke off logistical and financial support for terrorists, and we must step up measures to disrupt and counter infiltration,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
🛡️ Top Security Officials Review J&K Situation
The meeting reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness in Jammu and Kashmir. Senior officials in attendance included:
- Lt Gen Pratik Sharma — GOC-in-C, Northern Command
- Atal Dulloo — Chief Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir
- Nalin Prabhat — Director General of Police, J&K
- Lt Gen Balbir Singh — GOC, Chinar Corps
- Lt Gen Mohit Seth — GOC, White Knight Corps
- S. J. M. Gillani — Special DG Coordination
- Air Vice Marshal Anand Sondhi — AOC, J&K and Ladakh
Other officials from the police and Home Department also attended the meeting.
🎯 Focus on Terror Networks and Radicalisation
Sinha emphasised that operations must continue against the remaining elements of the terrorist ecosystem. He also called for firm action against networks allegedly involved in misleading and radicalising people.
The discussions highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts among the Army, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Jammu and Kashmir Police and intelligence agencies.
Congratulating the security forces and intelligence agencies for the peaceful conduct of the Amarnath Yatra, the Lieutenant Governor underlined that real-time coordination and information-sharing are vital to achieving security objectives.
❄️ Winter Preparedness and Vigilance
With winter approaching, Sinha also reviewed the operational readiness of the police and security agencies. He stressed the need to remain vigilant against emerging threats and maintain preparedness during the challenging winter months.
🤝 Public Trust Remains a Key Priority
Alongside operational measures, the Lieutenant Governor directed security forces and the J&K Police to strengthen public trust by listening to residents’ concerns and ensuring that genuine grievances are addressed.
The message from the meeting was clear: the security strategy must combine disruption of terrorist funding and logistics, prevention of infiltration, intelligence coordination, winter preparedness and stronger engagement with local communities.
The broader objective is to weaken the networks that sustain terrorism while reinforcing security and public confidence across Jammu and Kashmir.
Source: Details and statements attributed to the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor’s Unified Headquarters meeting, as reported in the supplied news text. Independently unverified claims have been presented with attribution.
