Kashmir, 5 August 2025-In a deeply emotional and symbolic gesture, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on August 5, 2025, handed over appointment letters to 158 family members of terror victims at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, reaffirming the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s commitment to justice and rehabilitation.
The event brought together grieving families from North, Central, and South Kashmir — districts including Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara, Budgam, Ganderbal, Srinagar, Pulwama, Shopian, and Anantnag — who have lost loved ones to terrorism perpetrated by groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Hizbul Mujahideen, and Lashkar-e-Taiba over the past three decades.
“We never thought she died. But today, it feels like my sister lives again — through this job, this recognition. And that’s because of LG Manoj Sinha,” said one emotional family member at the ceremony. “He brought back dignity to our home. This isn’t just help—it’s healing.”
For many, the loss of a father, brother, or daughter was not just personal—it pushed entire families into financial and psychological despair. The initiative seeks to restore economic security and honor the memory of those who fell victim to terror.
“There is happiness in our home now. And we pray that LG sahab’s family feels the joy we feel today,” added another grieving, yet grateful, beneficiary.
The SKICC event follows similar outreach programs held in Baramulla (July 13) where 40 letters were distributed and Jammu (July 28) where 80 families were supported. These programs fall under the broader mission of the J&K administration to provide compassionate appointments, relief support, and dignified rehabilitation for terror victim families.
To ensure transparency and accessibility, the administration has also launched a dedicated web portal and helpline numbers to streamline the application process for eligible families, allowing them to apply for compassionate jobs, access documentation, and receive legal assistance without red tape.
LG Manoj Sinha, addressing the gathering, emphasised, “This is not just a job—it’s a recognition of the immense pain these families have endured. We stand with you not just in words but through meaningful action.”
The initiative has been widely praised by civil society, media, and beneficiaries alike as a model of compassionate governance, restoring not just livelihood but faith in justice and the future.
