SRINAGAR: Lieutenant General BS Raju, GOC 15 Corps, based in Srinagar, said on Monday that whosoever is holding a gun will face tough action from the Army.
“However, those willing to return to the mainstream by shunning the path of violence, are welcome. We will facilitate their return," he promised.
“There is a beautiful environment prevailing in the Valley at present and Kashmir is on the right track,” General Raju told reporters at a function in Yusmarg in Budgam in central Kashmir on Monday.
“I appeal to the youth ready to quit militancy to return as environment is feasible to start a new and peaceful life. Militancy has given nothing to Kashmir. The situation in south Kashmir is normal. Economic activities are picking up there. Apple trade is also picking pace. If Covid-19 subsides, I am sure schools will also re-open there,” General Raju remarked.
About the situation on the LoC, the general said the Army has been able to plug the infiltration to a large extent this year. “Ahead of snowfall and winter, the attempts may increase, but our men are maintaining a tight vigil to foil all bids,” he said.