A senior Army official
on July 9, said there was
no move to reduce the number
of troops deployed in the
Jammu and Kashmir as it
might lead to problems for
security forces engaged
in counter terrorist operations
for over two decades, according
to The Times of India.
He commented, "No,
there is no such proposal...
We have to carry on the
pressure on terrorists.
If you let anything loose,
then we may have problems”.
Sources said "anti-peace"
elements were still active
in the valley and constant
vigil has to be maintained
there to continue the present
atmosphere. The Army's stand
on the issue comes against
the backdrop of demands
by various groups to remove
the controversial Armed
Forces Special Powers Act
(AFSPA) from certain parts
of the state in view of
the improved security scenario
there. |
