On July 13, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha distributed appointment letters to the next of kin (NoKs) of terror victims at the North Campus, University of Kashmir, in Delina, Baramulla. This significant event underscores the administration’s commitment to delivering justice and support to families affected by terrorism, aligning with broader efforts to foster peace and development in the region.During the ceremony, LG Sinha interacted with the families, acknowledging their immense loss and reaffirming the government’s resolve to address their grievances. The distribution of appointment letters is part of a larger initiative to provide government jobs to the NoKs of terror victims, ensuring financial stability and empowerment.
Manoj Sinha emphasized that this step honors the sacrifices of those killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists, addressing decades of neglect where justice was denied, and voices were suppressed.The initiative follows LG Sinha’s directive on July 1, 2025, during a high-level meeting in Srinagar, where he instructed Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police to reopen deliberately buried terror cases, file FIRs, and prioritize job allocations for NoKs. A Special Cell has been established in the LG Secretariat to address the concerns of terror victim families, with a toll-free number planned for further assistance.
This event in Baramulla also reflects the Indian Army’s broader role in Jammu and Kashmir, as praised by LG Sinha during a recent felicitation ceremony at the Army Goodwill School in Balapur, Shopian. He lauded the Army for not only safeguarding the nation’s unity and integrity but also driving societal transformation through initiatives like vocational training for women, which promote empowerment and counter social evils like terrorism.LG Manoj Sinha highlighted Jammu and Kashmir’s transformation, noting progress in education, women’s empowerment, and economic development, with the region’s economy doubling in the past five years due to improved governance and public participation.
He stressed that such initiatives, combined with public cooperation, are crucial to making Jammu and Kashmir a terror-free region, countering Pakistan’s attempts to disrupt peace.The distribution of appointment letters in Baramulla marks a historic step toward recognizing and supporting terror victim families, ensuring their stories are heard and justice is delivered. As LG Sinha stated, the administration is committed to providing every possible assistance, from jobs to financial support for entrepreneurial ventures, to help these families rebuild their lives.
