New Delhi, Feb 23 (UNI) Taking a tough stand against terrorism and extremism, President A P J Abdul Kalam today said the government attached the highest importance to ensuring that all security agencies respected basic human rights, even in the most trying circumstances.
''My government recognises the challenge posed by terrorism and extremism and has been resolute in dealing with it,'' he said in his address to a joint sitting of Parliament.
Stating that the government's focussed and holistic attempt to deal with the challenges of internal security in the North Eastern Region, in Jammu and Kashmir and in regions affected by naxalite activity was yeilding dividends, Dr Kalam said modernisation of the police and security forces and intelligence agencies would continue to receive special attention.
While commending the security and intelligence agencies for successfully foiling many attempts by militant groups to strike terror, he regretted the tragic, dastardly and cowardly acts of terrorism in Mumbai and Asom and on Samjhauta Express. ''My government is dealing firmly with the challenge posed.'' Dr Kalam said the government would remain focussed on the overall social economic and cultural development of North East, Jammu and Kashmir and naxalite-affected regions.
This would help to ensure the active participation of all sections of the society, he said.
The government would continue to impart a ''healing touch'' in Jammu and Kashmir and in the North East, even while maintaining utmost vigil against terrorist and extremist forces, he stressed.
Referring to growing public concern about urban crime and violence, especially involving children and women, Dr Kalam said the government was committed to making police forces more sensitive to the concerns and needs of the citizens and more efficient and humane in responding to them.
''My government attaches the highest importance to ensuring that all agencies respect basic human rights, even in the most trying circumstances.'' UNI SH MSJ HS1204
''My government recognises the challenge posed by terrorism and extremism and has been resolute in dealing with it,'' he said in his address to a joint sitting of Parliament.
Stating that the government's focussed and holistic attempt to deal with the challenges of internal security in the North Eastern Region, in Jammu and Kashmir and in regions affected by naxalite activity was yeilding dividends, Dr Kalam said modernisation of the police and security forces and intelligence agencies would continue to receive special attention.
While commending the security and intelligence agencies for successfully foiling many attempts by militant groups to strike terror, he regretted the tragic, dastardly and cowardly acts of terrorism in Mumbai and Asom and on Samjhauta Express. ''My government is dealing firmly with the challenge posed.'' Dr Kalam said the government would remain focussed on the overall social economic and cultural development of North East, Jammu and Kashmir and naxalite-affected regions.
This would help to ensure the active participation of all sections of the society, he said.
The government would continue to impart a ''healing touch'' in Jammu and Kashmir and in the North East, even while maintaining utmost vigil against terrorist and extremist forces, he stressed.
Referring to growing public concern about urban crime and violence, especially involving children and women, Dr Kalam said the government was committed to making police forces more sensitive to the concerns and needs of the citizens and more efficient and humane in responding to them.
''My government attaches the highest importance to ensuring that all agencies respect basic human rights, even in the most trying circumstances.'' UNI SH MSJ HS1204
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