Rajouri/Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the perpetrators of the two attacks on civilians in Rajouri’s Dhangari village will be punished soon and reiterated that Narendra Modi is committed to eliminating all forms of terrorism from the Union Territory. Huh. LG Manoj Sinha said this after meeting the relatives of four civilians killed in two separate terrorist attacks here. Expressing condolences, Sinha said that the entire country and the government stand firmly with the families in this hour of grief and the administration is committed to look after the needs and issues of all the families and people of the district.
The J&K LG also announced ex-gratia and jobs for their families. “Today a meeting was also held for security and we have decided to reach out to the core and take action against those behind. Security measures will be taken to protect the area,” the J&K LG said after attending a security meeting in Rajouri.
Jammu and Kashmir | Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reached the site of the incident at Upper Dangri village in Rajouri district where four civilians were killed yesterday. pic.twitter.com/FQd9csOons– ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2023
Attack on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir
A total of six people were killed in two attacks on civilians in Dhangri village — four on Sunday evening when militants opened fire on houses, and two in an IED blast on Monday morning — prompting protests by members of the minority community. The lieutenant governor told the protesters, “I have heard many of you. This is the commitment of the Government of India to eliminate terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir.”
He was accompanied by Director General of Police Dilbag Singh J&K BJP chief Ravinder Raina. Those who questioned the security situation in Rajouri and also said that the withdrawal of weapons from Village Defense Committees (VDCs) have made them “easy prey” for terrorists.
According to officials, on Sunday evening, terrorists fired at three houses in Dangri village, killing four civilians and injuring six others. Locals said that after 14 hours, an IED blast occurred near the house of Pritam Lal, the victim of the terrorist attack on Sunday evening. Many people, including Lal’s relatives, were present in the house when the blast took place at around 9.30 am.
Two cousins - Saanvi Sharma (16) and Vihaan Kumar Sharma (4) – were killed and six people were injured in the blast. Sinha said that there is no compensation for these deaths. Sinha said, “It is a grave loss for the families. What you told me (about security lapses and measures), I promise you that we will go into the depth of the matter. Whatever strong and necessary action will be needed.” , she will be done.”
Expressing condolences to the families, the Lt Governor said that he had come to express his condolences and share their grief. “I and my administration are with these families in ending terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Whatever has to be done, will be done for the families.”
protests in rajouri
Hundreds of people from the minority community are sitting on a dharna carrying the six bodies. They were demanding the Lieutenant Governor to visit the spot so that they could place their demands before him. The LG also met local people, leaders and bereaved families. Earlier in the day, Sinha announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh and government jobs to the next of kin of the civilians killed in the incident. He said those responsible for the terror attack would not be spared.
In a tweet, Sinha said, “I strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack in Rajouri. I assure people that those responsible for this heinous attack will not be spared. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families.” ” He said that one lakh rupees would be given to the seriously injured.