High-Level Security Review Meeting on J&K | 20 Dec 2024

Why in News? 

Recently, the Union Home Minister chaired a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir.  

• It was attended by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Union Home Secretary, Director Intelligence Bureau (IB), RAW Chief, Chief of Army Staff, GOC-in-C (Northern Command), Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), Chief Secretary & DGP of Jammu and Kashmir, heads of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and other senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs. 

 Key Points 

• Commitment to a Terror-Free Jammu and Kashmir: 
  • The Union Home Minister reaffirmed the government’s resolve to achieve a ‘Terror-Free Jammu and Kashmir’ at the earliest. 
  • He emphasized that all necessary resources will be made available to meet this objective. 
  • The unprecedented participation of the people in Jammu and Kashmir during the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections reflects their faith in the country’s democracy. 
• Progress Against Terrorism: 
  • The Union Home Minister commended security agencies for: 
    • A significant decline in terrorist incidents. 
    • Reduced infiltration activities. 
    • Lower recruitment of youth into terrorist organizations. 
• Directives to Security Agencies: 
  • Directed all security agencies to work in a coordinated manner to eradicate terrorism. 
  • Emphasized the need for implementing: 
    • Area Domination Plan 
    • Zero Terror Plan in a mission mode.