Inayat Qayoom
Srinagar, Mar 15 :
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday handed over appointment letters to the next of kin of 50 terror victims under the compassionate appointment scheme, describing the initiative as a step aimed at helping affected families rebuild their lives.
The appointment letters were distributed during a function at the Lok Bhavan Auditorium in Srinagar.
Addressing the gathering, Sinha said the administration was committed to extending support to families who lost their loved ones in incidents of militancy and had been waiting for assistance for years. Providing government jobs to their family members, he said, would help them regain stability and move forward.
Calling the initiative a gesture of support for victims’ families, the Lieutenant Governor said employment opportunities would offer a new beginning to many households that had suffered due to terrorism.
Extending Eid greetings to the families present at the event, Sinha said the appointment letters should be seen as a message of justice and recognition for those who had endured loss.
Officials said more than 400 families of terror victims have so far been provided government jobs under the scheme.
The process of identifying eligible beneficiaries is continuing, with officials coordinating between the police and civil administration.
Sinha said justice must be reflected through action and support for those who have suffered. He also cited a Kashmiri saying to stress that justice brings light and hope to people who have faced prolonged hardship.
Referring to the impact of militancy in Jammu and Kashmir since the 1990s, the Lieutenant Governor said many families lost their primary earners and struggled for years without institutional support. The administration, he said, is working to address their concerns and facilitate rehabilitation.
He also mentioned that some victims were very young when the incidents occurred and said their cases, along with other pending matters related to affected families, would be reviewed in the coming months.
The Lieutenant Governor reiterated that the government remains committed to a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and said security agencies are continuing efforts to act against those involved in such activities.
He said the administration is working to strengthen governance and ensure equal opportunities for citizens while encouraging youth participation in education, sports and public service.