Committed to making J&K terror-free: Centre

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New Delhi, Mar 11: Centre on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to make Jammu and Kashmir terror-free by eliminating terror networks, dismantling financing mechanisms, and preventing infiltration,

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai outlined key measures proposed in the Budget to enhance internal security, including steps specifically focused on J&K.

“The government plans to modernize law enforcement by integrating new criminal laws into a digital system, enhancing crime prevention, and improving criminal investigations. Also, mobile forensic labs will be deployed in every district, and state forensic labs will be modernized to strengthen evidence-based policing,” the reply stated.

“To bolster cyber security, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) will be expanded, along with cyber fraud mitigation centres and a National Cyber Threat Intelligence system to counter digital threats,” it added.

“Border security is also a key focus, with plans for technological upgrades, including drone surveillance, advanced monitoring systems, and fencing along vulnerable border areas to curb infiltration. These measures, as part of a multi-pronged national security strategy, aim to enhance law enforcement capabilities and ensure long-term stability in J&K,” the reply said.