| After LG’s directive, Kashmir terror victims to get justice boost with helplines, special cells | | |  Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 9: In a significant step towards addressing decades of injustice, all 10 districts in the Kashmir Valley have established dedicated helplines to support families of terror victims, following directives from Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
The move aims to provide structured institutional support to those whose loved ones were killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists, ensuring their grievances are heard and culprits are brought to justice.
The initiative comes after Lieutenant Governor Sinha, during a high-level meeting on July 1, 2025, vowed to deliver justice to terror victims whose stories had been suppressed for years.
“Every possible assistance will be provided to terror victim families, and culprits roaming free for many decades will be brought to justice,” Sinha stated, emphasizing the government’s commitment to addressing past neglect.
To facilitate this, he announced the establishment of a special cell in the LG Secretariat and directed Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo to set up a similar cell in his office. Additionally, a toll-free number will be notified to provide direct assistance to affected families.
The newly launched helplines, operational across districts including Srinagar, Anantnag, Baramulla, and Budgam, are designed to streamline the registration and redressal of grievances.
For instance, the Kashmir Zone Police has set up a zonal-level grievance cell at the Police Control Room (PCR), Kashmir, which operates six days a week from 10 am to 6 pm. “The cell aims to provide a dedicated channel for terrorism-af All 10 districts in Kashmir have established dedicated helplines to support families of terror victims.
The move aims to provide structured institutional support to those whose loved ones were killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists.
The initiative comes after LG Sinha, during a high-level meeting on July 1, 2025, vowed to deliver justice to terror victims whose stories had been suppressed for years.
To facilitate this, he announced the establishment of a special cell in the LG Secretariat.
Sinha’s directives also include reopening cases that were deliberately buried and filing FIRs to ensure accountability. He has instructed officials to identify individuals within the terror ecosystem, including those currently employed in government departments, who were involved in the killings of innocent Kashmiris. Additionally, financial assistance under the MUDRA scheme and job opportunities for the next of kin of victims are being prioritized to support affected families.
The initiative follows Sinha’s recent interactions with over 80 families in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, where he expressed regret over the systemic neglect of terror victims before 2019.
“Justice was denied. Their pain was ignored, their stories untold, and the truth deliberately suppressed,” he said, highlighting the contrast with pre-2019 practices that allowed funeral processions for terrorists while victims remained forgotten.
This development has sparked hope among affected families, who see the helplines and special cells as a historic step towards justice and recognition. The move also aligns with broader efforts to combat terrorism in the region, with Sinha noting that ordinary citizens are increasingly taking a stand against Pakistan-backed terrorism through street protests, signalling a shift towards lasting peace in the Valley. |
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