Following the Dhangri village firing attack in J&K on January 1, 2023, the Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMH) Amit Shah declared on January 9 that all conspiracies to derail peace process in J&K will be thwarted, no one will be allowed to disturb peace in Rajouri and Poonch Districts, Security and Intelligence Grids will be strengthened, and every challenge thrown by hostile forces will be met with very effectively, reports Daily Excelsior. “Those responsible for the lapse will be held accountable,” he said, adding security agencies will also hunt down militants responsible for the terror attacks. The Minister further stated that the Village Defence Groups (VDGs) will get automatic weapons.