Again, not in my ductionary. I found a quote in the Kashmir Herald :
" Peace in Kashmir is attainable in the long-term perspective only if the rights and honours of
all Kashmiris are ensured and the psychology and pathology of Jihad are exterminated. VDCs
can perform a salutary role in pursuit of this multi-pronged vision, provided they are
empowered and nurtured with arms, determination and morale. The choice before India is
clear: either grow inured to "dead ducks" and cave in to the diabolical Jihad industry
or rise to the challenge and ensteel nationalist champions like VDCs."
Obviously meaning to strengthen very substantially.