Rajouri: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday while terming the killing of four innocent civilians and two children in firing and IED explosion at Rajouri as “very unfortunate” stating that “we will get to the bottom of the case and ensure justice to the families of slain.”
Addressing the locals of Rajouri, the LG said that the killings of innocents was “very unfortunate and painful.” “We assure you (locals) that the administration and police will go to the bottom of the case and ensure justice to the families of the slain,” the LG said. He said that the Government of India was committed to zero tolerance against militancy. He said that Ex-servicemen and VDCs will be strengthened further and the government will take some more steps for them. Locals present at the spot, urged the LG Sinha to order a thorough probe to find actual reasons for the incident. Later, talking to reporters, the Lt Governor said that the administration will ensure the families of slain are taken care of by all means. He said an inquiry will be ordered to find out whether there were possible security lapses. “Let me tell you that hathiyon ka hisaab barabar hoga (will avenge killings),” he said.
Meanwhile, Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh visited the families of slain civilians at Rajouri and said that police and security forces were working to reach out the culprits behind the innocent killings and the perpetrators of the crime will be punished very soon. Talking to reporters after expressing solidarity with the bereaved families of civilians including the child who was killed in the IED blast Monday morning the Director General Police said “Today we have come here to ensure the peaceful cremation of all slain. These killings are very unfortunate and are a cowardly act on part of those who have committed it. He said “police and security forces were working on the leads to reach out to the culprits involved in the heinous crime of killing innocents. Our efforts are to neutralize those involved in the act. We will catch them as soon as possible. He also said that as far as the security is concerned, steps have been taken and more measures will be taken after a thorough review.
