<p>The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday said the killing of three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in a gunfight near here prevented a "major terror plot" in the Union Territory.</p>.<p>Three Pakistani terrorists, travelling in a truck from Kathua to the Kashmir valley, were killed when security forces intercepted them on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway at a toll plaza in Nagrota here.</p>.<p>"Neutralizing these fully-armed terrorists has possibly prevented a 'fidayeen' (suicide) attack and much bigger terror plot," Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar, advisor to Lt Governor G C Murmu, said during an interaction with senior police officers including DGP Dilbag Singh here.</p>.<p>He said efforts are being made to revive terrorism in the Jammu region.</p>.<p>"Police along other security agencies should fill the gaps to prevent any such attempts," Bhatnagar said, complementing police for successful operation at Nagrota.</p>.<p>He said preventive action to thwart terrorists' designs is always better.</p>.<p>"Border security and highway grids are to be further tightened and maximum use of technology should be made to prevent such attempts," Bhatnagar said.</p>.<p>He also lauded the role of the Jammu and Kashmir Police against the drug peddling menace and said a "good job" has been done on that front but more is needed.</p>.<p>"Since the Jammu region has vast border connectivity with the rest of the country, plugging the routes and increasing the checking points would put a check on the NDPS activities," the advisor said.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police, Jammu zone, Mukesh Singh handed over a commendation certificate Class-I and a cash prize of Rs 25,000 each to its three personnel -- Assistant Sub-inspector Rajinder Singh, Selection grade constable Kartar Singh and Constable Bhoom Raj -- for their exemplary bravery during the Friday encounter.</p>.<p>Constable Raj, who was injured during the gunbattle, is undergoing treatment at Government Medical College hospital here.</p>.<p>He was handed over the certificate and cash by Singh during a visit to enquire about his health, a police spokesman said.</p>
<p>The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday said the killing of three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in a gunfight near here prevented a "major terror plot" in the Union Territory.</p>.<p>Three Pakistani terrorists, travelling in a truck from Kathua to the Kashmir valley, were killed when security forces intercepted them on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway at a toll plaza in Nagrota here.</p>.<p>"Neutralizing these fully-armed terrorists has possibly prevented a 'fidayeen' (suicide) attack and much bigger terror plot," Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar, advisor to Lt Governor G C Murmu, said during an interaction with senior police officers including DGP Dilbag Singh here.</p>.<p>He said efforts are being made to revive terrorism in the Jammu region.</p>.<p>"Police along other security agencies should fill the gaps to prevent any such attempts," Bhatnagar said, complementing police for successful operation at Nagrota.</p>.<p>He said preventive action to thwart terrorists' designs is always better.</p>.<p>"Border security and highway grids are to be further tightened and maximum use of technology should be made to prevent such attempts," Bhatnagar said.</p>.<p>He also lauded the role of the Jammu and Kashmir Police against the drug peddling menace and said a "good job" has been done on that front but more is needed.</p>.<p>"Since the Jammu region has vast border connectivity with the rest of the country, plugging the routes and increasing the checking points would put a check on the NDPS activities," the advisor said.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police, Jammu zone, Mukesh Singh handed over a commendation certificate Class-I and a cash prize of Rs 25,000 each to its three personnel -- Assistant Sub-inspector Rajinder Singh, Selection grade constable Kartar Singh and Constable Bhoom Raj -- for their exemplary bravery during the Friday encounter.</p>.<p>Constable Raj, who was injured during the gunbattle, is undergoing treatment at Government Medical College hospital here.</p>.<p>He was handed over the certificate and cash by Singh during a visit to enquire about his health, a police spokesman said.</p>