Jammu, Feb 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired a high-level security review meeting at Lok Bhawan in Jammu along with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha as part of his two-day visit to the Union Territory.
The Home Minister, who arrived in Jammu on Thursday evening, reviewed the overall security scenario and ongoing counter-terrorism measures in the region in the presence of senior police and administrative officials.
Earlier, Amit Shah visited the Gurnam and Bobiya Border Outposts (BOPs) in the Hiranagar sector of Jammu and Kashmir. At the Bobiya BOP, he paid tribute to fallen soldiers at the ‘Ajay Prahari’ memorial and interacted with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel deployed along the International Border.
Addressing BSF jawans, the Home Minister said that along the Jammu and Kashmir frontier, 118 border posts and three terrorist launch pads had been destroyed, and several gallantry medals and commendation certificates were awarded during the period. He praised the BSF for its valour and dedication, noting that the force has maintained high standards of duty across the country, including in Manipur, the northeastern states, and Maoist-affected regions of Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
“You have inspired people across the country. Wherever the BSF is deployed, it has hoisted the flag of bravery and commitment,” Shah said, adding that every visit to border posts teaches him the true meaning of duty.
He said the widespread public appreciation for border guards reflects the nation’s respect for their courage, sacrifice, and service under challenging conditions.
During his stay, the Union Home Minister is scheduled to hold further meetings to review security preparedness and assess development-related issues in the Union Territory.
