Kashmir will be freed from menace of terrorism: Rajnath Singh

He also assured that Kashmir will be freed from the menace of terrorism.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who is on a four-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday, said all the police stations in the state will get bullet proof vehicles.

Addressing the state police personnel at the district police lines in Anantnag, the Home Minister said funds have been released for bullet proof jackets for jawans.

"Orders issued for bullet proof vehicles at all police stations in Jammu and Kashmir...Our jawans should also get bullet proof jackets and fund for this has been released," he said.

On behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh lauded the bravery of police personnel serving in the valley.

"I have PM Narendra Modi's message for you, he appreciated & acknowledged bravery and valour shown by you," he added.

Asserting that he had come with an open mind, Singh said that if anyone has an issue then they should directly talk to the government. He also assured that Kashmir will be freed from the menace of terrorism

Singh, later in the day, will also interact with the personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) who have been in the forefront of the anti-terrorist operations in Anantnag.

The Home Minister, who arrived in Srinagar on Saturday, met with Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti.

During the four-day visit, the longest by a home minister in years, Rajnath Singh will travel to Jammu and Rajouri as well as Anantnag in south Kashmir and meet civil society members, leaders of political and social outfits and business leaders.

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