J&K Hydel Project Faces Security Threat as 29 Workers Linked to Terror/Crime
J&K Police flag 29 workers with alleged terror/criminal links at crucial Ratle Hydel Project.
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police have issued a warning regarding the engagement of 29 individuals with alleged militant links or criminal backgrounds at the under-construction 850 MW Ratle Hydro Electric Project in Kishtwar's Drabshalla area. This alert was sent to Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL), the project contractor, following routine police verification.
The controversy intensified after a BJP MLA raised concerns, which were initially dismissed by the project's COO. The police report highlights a significant internal security concern, as the involvement of such individuals could compromise the security of critical infrastructure and potentially aid subversive activities in the region.
मुख्य तथ्य
J&K Police warned MEIL about 29 workers
Workers allegedly have 'militant links or criminal backgrounds'
Incident at 850 MW Ratle Hydro Electric Project in Kishtwar's Drabshalla area
UPSC परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Internal Security challenges in J&K
Protection of Critical Infrastructure
Role of State Police and Central agencies in counter-terrorism
Governance and administration in Union Territories (J&K)
Hydropower potential and energy security in India
दृश्य सामग्री
Ratle Hydel Project: Location & Strategic Importance
This map highlights the location of the 850 MW Ratle Hydro Electric Project in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir, a region of significant strategic importance due to its border proximity and ongoing internal security challenges. The project is a critical infrastructure asset.
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और जानकारी
पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Ratle Hydro Electric Project and its context: 1. The Ratle Hydro Electric Project is located on the Chenab river in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. 2. Kishtwar district is known for its significant hydropower potential, contributing substantially to the region's energy grid. 3. The project is being executed solely by the Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is correct. The Ratle Hydro Electric Project (850 MW) is indeed located on the Chenab river in Kishtwar district. Statement 2 is correct. Kishtwar district is often referred to as the 'Land of Sapphire and Power Projects' due to its rich hydropower potential from rivers like Chenab and its tributaries. Statement 3 is incorrect. The Ratle Hydro Electric Project is a joint venture between the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) and the Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC). While JKSPDC is a partner, NHPC is also a major stakeholder, and the news mentions Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) as the project contractor, not the sole executing agency.
2. In the context of internal security threats to critical infrastructure in India, consider the following statements: 1. The National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) is mandated to protect all critical infrastructure, including physical assets, across India. 2. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) allows for the designation of individuals as terrorists, which can be a tool in addressing insider threats. 3. State police forces are primarily responsible for the physical security and law and order around critical infrastructure within their respective jurisdictions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is incorrect. The National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) is specifically mandated to protect 'Critical Information Infrastructure' (CII), which includes IT assets, networks, and systems, not all physical critical infrastructure. Physical critical infrastructure protection falls under various agencies and policies. Statement 2 is correct. The UAPA, amended in 2019, empowers the government to designate individuals as terrorists, which is relevant in identifying and acting against individuals with alleged terror links, including those posing insider threats to critical projects. Statement 3 is correct. Law and order, and consequently the physical security of infrastructure, is a state subject, making state police forces the primary responders and protectors within their jurisdiction, often supported by central forces when required.
3. Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the administrative and security landscape of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir post-2019?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
Statement D is NOT correct. While many central laws were extended to J&K post-reorganisation, and the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, itself made several central laws applicable, it's not an automatic blanket application for *all* central laws without specific notifications or adaptations. The process involves careful review and extension. Statement A is correct. The LG holds significant powers, particularly over law and order and police, especially when the UT is under President's Rule, as is currently the case. Statement B is correct. The J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, indeed abolished the Legislative Council of the erstwhile state. Statement C is correct. The UT of J&K was formed with a unicameral legislative assembly, similar to Delhi and Puducherry, while Ladakh was created as a UT without a legislature.
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