Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that Jammu and Kashmir Police is fighting conventional as well as modern threats every day to overcome the security challenges.

"Along with the responsibility to maintain law and order, the crackdown against drug syndicate and anti-terror operations, JKP has won the confidence and affection of the citizens by ensuring a secure environment for all-round development and peace", the Lt Governor observed.

Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the "attestation cum passing out" Parade of the 15th basic recruit training course batch of J&K Police Constables at Police Training School, Manigam in Budgam.

LG Manoj Sinha
DIPR J&K

A total of 538 new recruits have completed their rigorous training today at the PTS Manigam. Out of 538, 360 brave constables have already served as SPOs. An oath was administered to the passing out cadets for performing their duties with dedication and honesty.

The Lt Governor took the Rashtriya Salute and inspected the parade, besides taking the salute at an impressive March Past by the contingents. He also felicitated the cadets who excelled during their training course.

The Lt Governor congratulated the passing out constables for becoming an integral part of the Police Force and asked them to discharge their responsibilities towards the nation and the people with utmost dedication and sensitivity.

J&K Police is the finest example of superior internal security machinery

Paying tributes to the brave hearts of JKP who have made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, the Lt Governor said, Jammu & Kashmir Police is the finest example of superior internal security machinery with its skill, dedication, mobility, and resolve to protect the integrity and sovereignty of the country. J&K Police is the most versatile force with an admirable record of service to the nation.

Over a period of time, our police personnel have shown that where there is a will, there is a way forward, he added.

The Lt Governor emphasized the need to work together with a greater commitment to eliminating the new emerging threats posed by subversive elements and asked the forces to redouble their efforts to control such activities orchestrated by adversaries working with evil design and evil intent.

LG Manoj Sinha
DIPR J&K

"Our police force is committed to peace, protecting life, and serving the people. Don't touch the innocent and do not spare the guilty is our policy. In the last three years, not a single innocent life was lost due to police firing. JKP has also been successful in destroying the terror ecosystem, having the upper hand against the forces trying to disrupt the peace and development process in the UT" observed the Lt Governor.

Police personnel to be acquainted with new age technology

The Lt Governor called for making the police personnel acquainted with the new age technology so that they can effectively and efficiently discharge their duty.

"We must empower them by making the policing system more technology-driven to fight new crimes', he further added.

"We are determined to protect our interests, integrity & sovereignty of the country and anyone who dares to test our resolve will have to pay a heavy price", the Lt Governor said.

Narco terrorism is one of the biggest challenges before us and we need enhanced coordination between all the security & drug law enforcement agencies for intensifying the crackdown on the narco-terror networks in the UT, said the Lt Governor.

The Lt Governor asked the senior officials to monitor and analyze the working of the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) in order to establish efficiency in the system and cordial relations between the police and the common citizens.