J&K Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on January 14 urged ex-servicemen in the Union Territory (UT) to join the fight against terrorism and said there would be attempts to disturb the peace.
“I met with security agencies and advocated that ex-servicemen should be roped in to fight terror. I am certain ex-servicemen will be eager to join. Peace is not to our neighbour’s liking. Though terrorism is on its last leg, there will be attempts to foment trouble,” L-G Sinha, said speaking on Armed Forces Veterans’ Day in Jammu.
The L-G promised to earmark land in Kashmir and Jammu for Sainik Colonies for ex-servicemen and families of deceased servicemen. “₹25 lakh ex-gratia for fallen soldiers is too little. I will ensure that the amount is raised this year,” the L-G said.
