Rapid Summary
- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha urged public participation in combating terrorism, its ecosystem, and drug addiction during the inauguration of the cycle race ‘Pedal Through Paradise’ organized by J&K Police.
- Mr. Sinha emphasized his commitment to dismantling systems supporting terrorism, including networks that radicalize youth, traffic weapons, provide funding, or assist terrorists.
- He described the event as a reflection of transforming Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) into a region focused on progress rather than violence.
- The LG praised J&K Police for their contributions toward establishing peace over the past five-six years through sacrifices and initiatives targeting logistical and financial support systems for terrorists.
- Highlighting societal changes in J&K post-reforms, he noted improved education accessibility (schools open year-round), increased youth entrepreneurship (startups/businesses), cessation of separatist slogans, return of night life to urban areas like Lal Chowk & Jhelum River Front, modern entertainment options such as cinema theatres within the region itself.
Examples offered portray old-generation hijursa.minimum