J&K Police Set Up Special Helplines to Reopen Militancy-Linked Cases

 J&K Police Set Up Special Helplines to Reopen Militancy-Linked Cases

Srinagar – In a move aimed at delivering justice to victims of terrorism, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched special helpline cells to reopen long-pending cases related to militancy. These initiatives are part of a broader push to trace and hold accountable individuals involved in terror acts, some of whom are believed to be currently working in government departments.

The police have rolled out dedicated grievance-cum-helpline numbers across several districts in the Kashmir division, including Anantnag, Awantipora, Budgam, Baramulla, and Sopore. In the Jammu region, the district of Doda has already set up a similar cell, with more to follow.

Affected individuals or their family members can reach out via voice calls, SMS, or WhatsApp between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on working days, police officials said.

The initiative follows a meeting chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha earlier this week, where he reviewed cases of civilians killed by militants over the years. Calling the killings “brutal acts by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists,” the LG directed law enforcement agencies to reopen these cases, file fresh FIRs, and prioritize job allotments for the victims' next of kin.

He also issued firm instructions to district authorities and senior police officials to act swiftly in restoring land and property belonging to families of terror victims, some of which had reportedly been taken over by militants or their local supporters.

Further, LG Sinha urged officials to identify individuals involved in past killings who may have since entered government service, and to take action where appropriate. He also directed that families of victims who wish to start their own businesses be provided support through MUDRA loans and other self-employment schemes.

The step is being widely viewed as a major policy shift to acknowledge and support families affected by militancy and to expose those within the system who may have links to terrorism.