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Centre Announces An End To Ramzan Ceasefire In Jammu And Kashmir
Swarajya Staff
Jun 17, 2018, 02:28 PM | Updated 02:28 PM IST
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The Home Ministry has finally announced that the unilateral ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) will come to an end, and that security forces will henceforth begin punitive action against terror outfits in the valley.
The Government of India decides not to extend the suspension of operations in J&K announced in the beginning of Ramazan.
— HMO India (@HMOIndia) June 17, 2018
The ceasefire, announced by the Home Ministry at the request of J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, was being questioned as it witnessed an escalation of violence by terror outfits.
In their latest attacks, terrorists in the valley had killed Rising Kashmir editor Shujaat Bukhari and an Indian Army jawan who was heading to his native Poonch for Eid festivities. The murders, committed just as the Muslim holy festival of Eid was around the corner had sent shockwaves through the country.
It was expected that everyone will cooperate in ensuring the success of this initiative. While the Security Forces have displayed exemplary restraint during this period, the terrorists have continued with their attacks, on civilians and SFs, resulting in deaths and injuries.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 17, 2018
The unilateral ceasefire was being questioned even before the Home Ministry announced it but the ministry had gone ahead with the decision. The terror groups in J&K had made no reciprocatory announcement.
However, now that the Amarnath Yatra is to commence from 28 June, the Centre wants to ensure safe passage to the Yatris. In a shocking turn of events, the Yatra had come under attack from terrorists last year in which eight Hindu pilgrims were killed.
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