The abrogation of special status to Jammu & Kashmir under Article 370 is a "decisive battle" waged by the Narendra Modi Government to end years of Pakistan-sponsored proxy war and terrorism, and it will bring long-lasting peace in Jammu & Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said at an event of counter-terror body NSG's garrison at Manesar (Gurugram).

Speaking at the 35th Raising Day celebrations of NSG as the Chief Guest here, Shah said the recent decision to repeal special provisions in J & K will help "completely eradicate" Pakistan-supported terrorism from the Kashmir Valley.

The Minister asserted that his government is firm on the policy of "zero tolerance" on terrorism and to defeat all its forms.

The National Security Guard (NSG) is an important instrument to achieve this goal, he said.

"I believe that with the abrogation of Article 370 by PM Narendra Modi, we have initiated a decisive battle against years of proxy war and terror acts perpetrated by our neighbour (Pakistan) and this step will ensure long-lasting peace in Kashmir and the region," Shah said.

India has been facing terrorism for many years and there would be very few countries across the globe who have waged such a long battle against terrorism.  Terrorism is a curse on any civilised society and the biggest impediment to development, he said.

"Hence our Government is firm on continuing the zero tolerance policy on terrorism and ensuring victory on terror always," Shah added.

The recent big step of repealing Article 370 taken by Modi is aimed at completely eradicating terrorism from Kashmir and to safeguard the country from this scourge, Shah said.

Shah also lauded the elite commando force saying it has impressed the world with its capability to counter any terror attack as he recounted its stellar operations at Akshardham temple in Gujarat and the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai in 2008.

"This inspires confidence in the minds of the citizens that they are in safe hands," he added.