Srinagar, Sep 30 (KNO): Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir Police are not only combating terrorism and narcotics but also actively engaging youth through sports and rehabilitation initiatives.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 20th J&K Police Martyr's Memorial Football Tournament 2025 here the DGP, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) highlighted the measures being taken by the police force, both on the security front and in social engagement.
Referring to the legacy of sacrifice within the force, the DGP said the tournament was held in memory of the 1,614 police personnel who have lost their lives in service. “Four personnel were killed this year in an operation in Kathua district. The families of the martyrs have received financial assistance, including ex-gratia and other relief through state and central schemes, banks, and police welfare funds,” he said.
“As part of the welfare measures,” the DGP said, “Each martyr’s family receives Rs 1 lakh in direct support and additional assistance for marriage of daughters and education of children, including support for private schooling up to Class 12.”
“Martyrs' children also get access to free education in police public schools and scholarships for higher education including postgraduate, medical, and doctoral studies. In 2025, five family members of martyrs received appointment letters for government service,” he added.
The DGP said the police have also been organising sporting events regularly, including the upcoming cricket tournaments in Kathua and Kishtwar. Past initiatives include Jashn-e-Dal, Pedal for Peace, and Marathon Run for Peace, with a "Run for Fun" scheduled in Jammu. National-level tournaments hosted in recent years include All India Police Football, Hockey, and Water Sports Championships.
The police are also running 10 drug de-addiction centres across the Union Territory, treating over 200 inpatients this year alone.
DGP Prabhat said legal action continues against drug traffickers, but the force is equally focused on rehabilitation.
He said 981 students were sent this year on educational and cultural tours across the country, up from 781 last year, as part of efforts to expose youth to national progress and diversity.
Mentioning achievements in sports, he named several police athletes who have won medals in national and international competitions.
The DGP thanked officers involved in organising the tournament and acknowledged the Lieutenant Governor for continued support to the police.
“J&K Police is committed to its responsibilities. We will continue our work,” he said—(KNO)