Azad for countering disinformation campaign against J

Srinagar, May 21 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today stressed the need for countering a disinformation campaign launched against the state by some anti-national elements.

Chairing a Unified Command meeting here, he emphasised the need for respecting the sensibilities of the people while conducting security operations in the state.

The Chief Minister said due care should be taken to avoid public inconvenience during the movement of security forces' convoys in various parts of the state.

He complimented the Army, security forces, police and other security agencies for their commendable role in fighting militancy, restoring peace and protecting the lives of the people.

Mr Azad expressed satisfaction over the improvement in the human rights record of the security forces in the state. ''There is a scope to improve further and serious efforts need to be launched to strengthen the ongoing peace process,'' he added.

The Chief Minister also directed the security forces to ensure security to the people, particularly tourists and pilgrims.

The state Chief Secretary, Army Commanders, representatives of para-military forces and intelligence agencies, and the Director General of Police briefed the meeting about the security situation.

They listed out various measures for improving the security situation and also to resolve several long-standing problems of the people due to militancy in the state.

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