Port Blair, May 21: As part of the observance of Anti-Terrorism Day and to mark the death anniversary of former Prime Minister of India, Late Rajiv Gandhi, the Lt Governor, Lt Gen (Retd) Bhopinder Singh, today administered Anti-Terrorism pledge to all the staff of Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat.

It was on this day in 1991 that former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated. The Day is observed to generate awareness among all sections of people, about the danger of terrorism, violence and its dangerous effect on the people, the society and the country as a whole.  

On this day, pledge is administered to all people to oppose all forms of terrorism and violence. Oath is taken to uphold and promote peace, social harmony, and understanding among all fellow human being and fight the forces of disruption threatening human lives and values.