India will not hesitate acting against terrorism: Rajnath Singh
Guwahati, April 23: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India would not hesitate acting against terrorism and terrorists who targeted the country from across the border.
He was speaking at a programme where Assam-based veterans of 1971 India-Pakistan War were honoured. Rajnath Singh said the government was working to wipe out terrorism from the country.
“India has been successful in giving out the message that terrorism will be strongly dealt with. We will not hesitate to cross borders if the country is targeted from outside,” he added.
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Rajnath Singh also said that the eastern boundary of the country was currently experiencing more peace and stability compared to the western frontier, with Bangladesh being a friendly neighbour.
On the withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from different parts of northeast, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the government did so whenever the situation in a place improved.
He clarified that there was a “public misconception” that the Army always wanted AFSPA to remain in force. Rajnath Singh said it was the situation that was responsible for the imposition of AFSPA, and not the Army.
Notably, the Assam Government organised the award ceremony to honour the sacrifices of soldiers who took part in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, his Cabinet colleagues, and senior government officials were also present. The Union Defence Minister will also attend the 7th India Industrial Fair (UDYAM 2022) at the veterinary field, Khanapara in Guwahati.
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Tight security arrangements have been made in Guwahati for the Defence Minister's visit.
-With inputs from agencies
