Jammu, 05 August (H.S.): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the government’s decision to provide government employment to the next of kin (NoKs) of civilians killed in terrorist violence marks a major milestone in ensuring justice, rehabilitation and dignified livelihoods for affected families, while reaffirming that every eligible terror victim family in Jammu and Kashmir will receive due support from the administration.

Addressing a function at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), where appointment letters were distributed among the next of kin of civilian terror victims, the Lieutenant Governor described the initiative as a historic humanitarian measure aimed at restoring hope, dignity and financial security to families that had endured years of pain and uncertainty due to terrorism.

He said that although no employment or financial assistance could ever compensate for the loss of a loved one, it remains the constitutional, moral and humanitarian responsibility of the government to stand firmly with families devastated by terror violence.

“Our commitment is unwavering. Every eligible terror-affected family will receive justice, rehabilitation and the opportunity to rebuild life with dignity. No compensation can replace those we have lost, but the administration will continue extending every possible assistance to ensure these families are not left behind,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

Reaffirming the administration’s uncompromising stand against terrorism, Sinha said coordinated efforts by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Indian Army, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the civil administration were continuing to dismantle the terror ecosystem and establish lasting peace across the Union Territory.

He stressed that terrorism must be eliminated completely, asserting that defeating the menace is not only the responsibility of security agencies and the government but also a collective duty of every citizen committed to peace, stability and development.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar