Srinagar, Sep 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday warned that the narrative being pushed by the Terrorist Resistance Front (TRF) on social media poses a serious threat if left unchecked and urged citizens to actively counter extremist propaganda.
Speaking at an event at Tagore Hall in Srinagar, LG Sinha said TRF’s online messaging has direct implications on the ground. “If such narratives are being spread on TRF’s social media and we remain silent, it is dangerous. We must pay attention to it,” he said.
He emphasized that combating terrorism is not the responsibility of security forces alone, noting that over 40 lives have been lost due to terrorism. “It must be completely eradicated not just by the forces but by citizens too. People must come forward,” he added.
Highlighting the transformation in Jammu and Kashmir, the LG said stone pelting has become “history” and local terror recruitment has significantly declined. He cited initiatives like granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Pahari community and implementation of the Forest Rights Act as examples of the government’s commitment to justice and inclusivity.
Sinha further noted that terrorism and left-wing extremism have substantially reduced across the country, particularly in the northeast, and expressed confidence that Naxalism will also soon be eradicated. “J&K has suffered for a long time. The end of terrorism is necessary. Security agencies are doing their job, and we as citizens must behave responsibly and not indulge in any wrong activities,” he said.
