In a significant outreach to families affected by terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has pledged government jobs to eligible family members of Kashmiri civilians killed by terrorists within a 30-day timeframe. This initiative aims to provide justice, rehabilitation, and economic empowerment to those who have suffered due to the violence perpetrated by Pakistan-backed terrorists over the past three decades.
During an event in Anantnag, South Kashmir, attended by over 80 such families, Sinha directed deputy commissioners to prioritize the processing of pending job applications. He also announced that FIRs would be registered in previously "buried" cases of Kashmiri civilians targeted by terrorists. This move is part of a larger effort to reshape the narrative surrounding the approximately 40,000 casualties of violence in Jammu and Kashmir since the rise of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
Sinha expressed his dismay that, prior to 2019, funeral processions of terrorists were permitted while the deaths of thousands of ordinary Kashmiris killed by terrorists went unacknowledged. He emphasized that the truth had been suppressed for years under pressure from the "terror ecosystem". The government is determined to pursue cases against the perpetrators of these killings to their logical conclusion, regardless of whether they are in Kashmir or hiding in Pakistan.
In addition to job opportunities, Sinha announced that the Union Government would reclaim properties belonging to victims' families that had been encroached upon by "terrorist sympathizers or separatist elements". He described this as a historic step to finally recognize and honor the countless innocent civilians in Kashmir who were brutally murdered by Pakistani terrorists. For decades, these families were marginalized, denied justice, and their pain was ignored.
The initiative has been welcomed by many families who have long sought recognition and support. Hundreds of families have gained the strength to declare publicly that their loved ones were killed by Pakistani terrorists, a truth that had been buried for years under pressure from the terror ecosystem.
The Lieutenant Governor has instructed family members of terror victims who are entitled to government jobs to submit their cases to the concerned Deputy Commissioners, assuring them of a speedy appointment process within a month. Furthermore, financial assistance and support will be provided to family members who wish to start their own businesses.
This recent announcement builds upon previous efforts to support victims of cross-border shelling and terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier in May 2025, Sinha announced government jobs for the families of those who lost their lives in Pakistani shelling. Compensation and ex-gratia relief had already been provided, and the government reiterated its commitment to further assistance and proper rehabilitation.
These measures signify a comprehensive approach to address the grievances of terror victims and ensure their integration into the mainstream of society. The administration's focus on providing job opportunities, financial aid, and legal support demonstrates its commitment to restoring the faith of these families in the system.
