J&K L-G, DGP see new criminal laws as ‘enabler, booster’ to fighting terror
As the J&K police started implementing the new criminal laws in J&K on Monday, J&K Lieutenant Governor and Director General of Police (DGP) R.R. Swain expressed hope that these laws will “further strengthen” the State’s might to tackle terrorism.“To establish the rule of law, fear (playing on the minds of officials) needs to be lowered. These new laws will be an enabler, a booster and a helpful framework under which the rule of law will be established. The idea of individual rights should not be allowed to sink the boat full of people,” DGP Swain said. DGP Swain said the new laws provide “a clear legal mandate to tackle cross-border terrorism”. “It (new laws) has a dedicated section to combat organised crime, ensuring no room for unlawful activities orchestrated by syndicate...