Srinagar, Nov. 1 -- Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday that the government did not buy peace in Jammu and Kashmir but established it through a policy of zero tolerance toward violence. He said over 780 terrorists have been eliminated in the region since 2020. Speaking on the 8th J&K UT Foundation Day and the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Sinha congratulated citizens and acknowledged the contributions of farmers, teachers, scholars, artists, traders, workers, security personnel, youth, and women in building a prosperous, self-reliant Jammu and Kashmir. Before the function, Sinha administered the unity pledge and flagged off the Run for Unity to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. Reflecting on the changes since 2019, Sinha said that the developments marked a critical shift toward integration, equality, and progress. "Today is not merely a date; it is a milestone that changed the direction of history and strengthened the spirit of national integration, equality, and inclusive development," he said, adding that the abrogation of Article 370 gave citizens freedom from fear and restored long-denied rights. Highlighting the shift away from terror, separatism, and stone-pelting, Sinha said the impact of security operations across the Union Territory. "We did not buy peace, we established peace. A zero-tolerance policy crippled terror networks and restored normal life across Jammu Kashmir. Since 2020, more than 780 terrorists have been eliminated, local recruitment has ended, and stone-pelting has been erased," he said....