Overview
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high‑level review in New Delhi on October 9 with J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and top security, intelligence, and administrative officials.
- Shah said security forces retain full freedom of action and assured continued resources while directing agencies to intensify operations to cripple the terror ecosystem.
- With snowfall approaching, he cautioned that terrorists may try to infiltrate under winter cover and instructed forces to maintain heightened vigilance along the LoC and the International Border.
- Officials reviewed rehabilitation after the August floods, including restoration of damaged infrastructure and repairs to border fencing in Jammu, Samba, and Kathua.
- The meeting assessed progress since the April Pahalgam attack, including ongoing operations and efforts to restore tourism, as part of the government’s regular security oversight.