Jammu and Kashmir: Day after,Manmohan Singh says won’t let terror succeed

Earlier in the day,addressing a 30,000-strong gathering after laying the foundation stone of the 850 MW Rattle hydroelectric power project at Drabshalla near Kishtwar,Singh said,“Though I feel that the situation in the state has improved and the incidents of terrorist violence have decreased this year as compared to 2012,we still need to fully check such attacks.”

He also stressed the need to build confidence among people to ensure their participation in the development process. He urged the people to participate in the poll process.

Singh and Sonia are scheduled to inaugurate the rail service between Banihal and Qazigund tomorrow.

Meanwhile,security was stepped up in Srinagar even as a complete shutdown was observed across the Valley following a call given by separatists to protest against Singh’s visit. From early morning,hundreds of J&K Police and CRPF personnel were deployed on the streets of Srinagar,searching vehicles and frisking pedestrians.