# J-K LG calls for whole-of-society approach to defeat terrorism 2026-08-21T17:52:06+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said security forces alone cannot defeat terrorism and that a whole-of-society approach is needed. He was speaking after laying the foundation stone of Amriteshwar Sarovar under the 'Jan Sanchay Jan Bhagidari' initiative at Dharpur in Sunderbani area of Rajouri district. Sinha urged people to remain vigilant against anti-national elements, report suspicious activities and isolate terror sympathisers. He said united societal effort along with police and security agencies is required to dismantle the illicit financial and logistical webs of narco-terror networks. He added that a concerted effort involving the Army, security forces, J-K Police, local administration and residents has significantly degraded terrorism in the region. The Lieutenant Governor also highlighted a spiritual revival in the country, saying the cultural wave is bringing people closer and strengthening community bonds. He assured the public that the administration would address grievances and meet local infrastructure needs. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Sinha's call for a whole-of-society approach reflects a long-standing shift in counterinsurgency doctrine, where military operations alone proved insufficient to end the nearly three-decade-old conflict in Jammu and Kashmir. The region has seen a decline in local recruitment to militant ranks in recent years, partly due to community outreach and development initiatives. The 'Jan Sanchay Jan Bhagidari' programme aims to channel public participation into local infrastructure projects. With Assembly elections expected later this year, such public engagements also serve to demonstrate administrative responsiveness. The key number to watch is the continuing rate of local youth joining militant groups, which will test whether societal cohesion is genuinely weakening the insurgency. ## Coverage - greaterkashmir.com Straightforward reporting of LG's speech and event details, with no editorial framing or criticism. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Jan Sanchay Jan Bhagidari, Manoj Sinha, Rajouri Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/j-k-lg-calls-for-whole-of-society-approach-to-defeat-terrorism/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/j-k-lg-calls-for-whole-of-society-approach-to-defeat-terrorism/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/