Bitan Adhikari, a resident of Kolkata, was a victim of a brutal terrorist attack by the Lashkaar-E-Taiba group in Pahalgam. This is not just about Bitan. This scenario is a brutal reminder of the hundreds who succumb to these terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. The fear of terrorism has overshadowed the lives of individuals and families in these regions. It seems that our pleas for protection are falling on deaf ears.

Statistics from the South Asia Terrorism Portal show that since 1994, there have been around 43,000 fatalities in Jammu and Kashmir due to terrorist activities. These sobering numbers demand an urgent response from our authorities.

Enough is enough - it's high time the government faced this issue head-on. We aren't requesting innocuous candlelight marches; we demand concrete actions. We want justice for Bitan and for the countless others who have fallen victim to these acts of terrorism. We need a commitment from our officials to commit resources and efforts towards ensuring the safety of Jammu and Kashmir from terror outfits.

Let's join together, impart pressure on our leaders, and demand not just justice for Bitan and all the victims of terror, but also significant improvements in the quality of life for Jammu and Kashmir residents through adequate protection measures against terrorism.

Please, sign this petition if you believe that everyone, regardless of where they live, has a right to lead a life free of terror.