LG Manoj Sinha hands over appointment letters to 158 families of civilians killed in militant violence

August 5, 2025 by News Desk

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to 158 next of kin (NoKs) of civilians killed by Pakistan-backed militants in the region.

The event, held in Srinagar, was described as a significant step towards restoring justice and dignity to families who have endured decades of trauma and loss, officials said.

“This is more than a symbolic gesture. It marks a long-awaited closure for families whose pain was ignored for far too long,” said LG Sinha, addressing the gathering. He paid tribute to the victims and commended the resilience of their families, many of whom were left without financial security or employment after losing their loved ones.

Among the cases highlighted was that of Abdul Majid Mir from Baramulla, who was abducted and killed by militants in 2004. His son, Mudasir Majid, received a government job appointment two decades later. Similar appointments were made for Suhail Majeed from Anantnag, Khurshid Ahmad Rather of Warpora, and Parvez Ahmad Dar from Pulwama—each case reflecting years of unresolved grief and delayed justice.

“These jobs are not a favour, they are a rightful acknowledgment of loss,” LG Sinha said. “Every family victimised by terrorism will receive the justice they deserve.”

The Lieutenant Governor linked the initiative to the broader post-2019 transformation of Jammu Kashmir, following the abrogation of Article 370. “This is the new Jammu and Kashmir, where jobs go to real martyrs, not to terrorists. Our children hold pens, not stones,” he said. Speaking firmly against militancy, LG Sinha said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has drawn a firm red line against terrorism. “Those who sponsor or glorify terrorism will face the harshest consequences. There is no place for terror in a civilised society,” he declared, urging collective resolve to dismantle the “ecosystem of terror” that has persisted for generations.

The administration has launched a dedicated web portal and set up helplines at district and divisional levels for assistance and processing of compassionate appointments. Remaining appointment letters will be issued at respective district headquarters in the coming days.