JAMMU: Senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana today castigated rogue Pakistan and her Indian sympathisers, saying they were the enemies of the nation in general and the people of Jammu and Kashmir in particular.

Speaking at a homage giving function in the memory of Martyr Lance Naik Ranjeet Singh at Bhera Morh, Barn in the Nagrota Assembly Constituency this afternoon, Rana said the white collar terror supporters in different avatars like activists, politicians and self styled intellectuals pose larger threat to peace and civility.

The family members of the martyr, Hari Singh, father; Veena Devi, mother; Neha Devi,wife; Kajal Barna, daughter; Kartik Singh Barna, son besides Col Alok Mehta from Kumaon Regiment, Domana, SDPO Akhnoor Mohal Lal Sharma, Asha Gupta, mother of Martyr Capt Tushar Mahajan, and prominent citizens of the area were also present on the occasion. They paid floral tributes to the son of the soil and the brave heart Martyr Lance Naik Ranjeet Singh.

Referring to spike in terror acts across the Jammu region, Rana said while the security apparatus is strong enough to meet the challenges, the people at large must rise and isolate the Pakistan apologists who are equally a grave threat to harmony in the sensitive Jammu and Kashmir, having a rogue and failed state in its backyard.

He said the narratives of Pakistan sympathisers are harming the peace initiatives and it is now for the people to marginalise them in the larger interest of peace and normalcy, he added.

Devender Rana said the fight against terrorism and the terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir is a complex and ongoing battle that can be defeated by further strengthening the time tested unity and inclusivity.

He attributed the surge in terror activities to frustration across the border and Pak lackeys over peace and normalcy returning in Jammu and Kashmir with people overwhelmingly participating in the world's largest democratic exercise that resulted in mandate to continuity and stability under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He said the bold and effective leadership in Delhi has proved in the past over a decade that it has the will and capability to fight the menace of terrorism with its uncompromising zero tolerance policy towards terrorism , Terrorists and their sympathisers cannot get away for their crimes against humanity, he added.

Paying floral tribute to Martyr Lance Naik Ranjeet Singh of Baran, Kot Bhalwal, who offered supreme sacrifice in the line of duty at Kupwara in Kashmir this day in 2017,  Rana said the sacrifices of the heroes in defending the integrity and sovereignty of the nation will not go waste.

The indebted compatriots have all along been bowing their heads with respect and deep esteem for the sacrifices made by warriors, he said, adding that martyrs will continue to inspire generations for serving the motherland in whatever capacity they can, he maintained.

He said the martyrdom of brave-hearts reminds the crucial need of working towards peace and striving for shaping a better future for humanity. The biggest tribute to great heroes is to create a world wherein people live in peace and harmony, he added.

Devender Rana said the sacrifice of Lance Naik Ranjeet Singh has been a source of inspiration for young people, who yearn to defend the honour and dignity of the motherland.

He said his martyrdom is a matter of pride for the entire area . The people of Jammu and Kashmir, like the compatriots across the country, have all along valued the valour of men in uniform, who have scripted sagas of valour while defending the nation.