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Jammu and Kashmir Opens Buried Terror Cases and Launches Victim Support Cells

FIRs in long-ignored terror cases have been registered, seized properties are being restored, helplines activated in Budgam and Anantnag for victim families

Photo: SNS
Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said a special cell will be set up to address the concerns of victims of Pakistan-backed terrorists. (HT file photo)
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Overview

  • Dedicated grievance cells and toll-free helplines have been set up in Budgam and Anantnag to register and resolve families’ complaints
  • Deputy Commissioners and SSPs have filed FIRs in cases deliberately buried for decades following LG Manoj Sinha’s directives
  • Officials have been ordered to recover land and property illegally seized by terrorists or their sympathisers from victim families
  • Special cells are being created in the LG Secretariat and Chief Secretary’s office to oversee victim assistance and priority government jobs for next of kin
  • Officials have been instructed to identify and remove individuals with terror links from government roles and extend MUDRA scheme support to affected families