PATHANKOT: While maintaining that there was no immediate threat of militancy in Punjab, the Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat said on Monday that there was a need to be alert about it.“There is not much threat (of terrorism) in Punjab, but we need to be alert about it. Punjab chief minister ( Amarinder Singh ) is particularly concerned about this. It is better to be alert than to allow things (to go out of hand),” the Army chief said while talking to the media after a function at the Mamun Cantonment, around 250 km from Chandigarh. While outsiders will attempt (to instigate violence), the people are very strong," he said.Regarding the threats issued to him by the separatist group, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), the Army chief said that he was not bothered by them. He is taking direct action to ensure that this kind of violence does not spread in the state of Punjab.“The people of Punjab will ensure that violence will not spread.
If You Like This Story, Support NYOOOZ
Your support to NYOOOZ will help us to continue create and publish news for and from smaller cities, which also need equal voice as much as citizens living in bigger cities have through mainstream media organizations.
Stay updated with all the Amritsar Latest News headlines here. For more exclusive & live news updates from all around India, stay connected with NYOOOZ.