J&K police sets up helplines in Anantnag and Budgam to support families affected by terror

The Jammu and Kashmir police have started special helplines and grievance cells in Anantnag and Budgam districts to help families whose loved ones were killed or harmed by terrorism.

 

These helplines will help people register complaints, resolve pending issues, and get access to important government services and support.

 

This move comes after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha asked all deputy commissioners and senior police officers to reopen old terror cases that were ignored or buried in the past. He also advised them to take new action where required, including filing FIRs, and to provide government jobs to the victims’ families as a priority.

 

In Budgam, the public can call the helpline on 9541902668, from Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm. Budgam police said, “This helpline will be a single point where affected families can get help and have their problems solved quickly.”

 

Anantnag police have also started a similar helpline for people to report problems and ask for help in terror-related matters. More districts are likely to start their own helplines in the coming days, as part of a larger plan to support families who were ignored or denied justice for years.

 

The LG’s order is seen as an important step to bring justice, compensation, and support to those families.

 

Since the removal of Article 370, the Central and UT governments have increased action against separatists and their supporters. The LG administration has dismissed several government employees found linked to terrorism.

 

 

Agencies like the National Investigation Agency (NIA), State Investigation Agency (SIA), and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have also taken action by seizing properties of people supporting terrorism. The police have also acted tough against individuals involved in narco terror. According to police, proceeds from narcotics are used to fund terrorist activities in Kashmir. 

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