Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday issued a stern warning to those whom he accused of spreading misinformation and communal narratives that threaten the hard-won peace in Jammu & Kashmir.
Speaking at the inauguration of the ‘Bharat Sanrachna J&K 2025’ exhibition and public outreach initiative in Srinagar, LG Sinha took aim at individuals making claims that “guests are spoiling the culture” of J&K and alleging a “demographic invasion” and rise in alcoholism — statements he said echo the narrative of militant outfit TRF.
“This is the similar narrative as of militant outfit TRF,” the Lieutenant Governor said, referring to ‘The Resistance Front’, a banned militant outfit. “I appeal to those making such statements to stop peddling such a narrative. We have already lost many innocent lives due to similar statements in the past,” he asserted, drawing a direct line between fear-mongering rhetoric and past acts of violence in the region.
Reiterating his commitment to justice for victims of terror, he noted the misuse of SRO-43—a government employment scheme meant for families affected by militancy. “Instead of those who were entitled, the killers were granted jobs under SRO-43. This injustice will not go unpunished,” he said, assuring action against those who manipulated the scheme for personal or political gain.
