Reasi (Jammu), Mar 17 (KNO): Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir will be terror-free soon, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that anyone who threatens peace, law and order, or the safety of innocent civilians in the Union Territory will have to pay a very heavy price.
Addressing the Passing Out Parade of the constables at the STC Talwara here, LG Sinha, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, “With all resources and resolve, J&K Police pursue zero tolerance to terrorism. We are working on a multi-pronged strategy with all the stakeholder agencies and soon J&K will be terror-free.”
“Any individual or group that seeks to threaten the peace, law and order, or the safety of innocent civilians in Jammu Kashmir will have to pay a very heavy price,” he said, adding, “Any attempt to disrupt public peace, undermine commercial activity, or incite violence shall be met with the full force of the law and J&K Police is unequivocal in its commitment to safeguard order and stability, and shall pursue all necessary measures against such acts, without exception.”
Congratulating the bravehearts of J&K Police on their successful completion of the tough training, the Lieutenant Governor called upon them to focus on protecting Jammu Kashmir's achievements. “J&K Police has been instrumental in forging a terror-free, crime-free UT where no insecurity overshadows civilian lives. The force has played a pivotal role in achieving remarkable milestones in good governance, innovation, social unity, and building a just society. We must uproot separatist elements which are trying to divide people and derail development. Let this serve as their stern warning,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He observed that every woman or man donning the J&K Police uniform pledges to exceed public expectations with superior standards. “From today, public trust is your greatest asset- but earn it relentlessly through integrity, impartiality, and empathy. Your role transcends enforcing law; embody its spirit and soul. I trust you will uphold every citizen's dignity in protection,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He stated that J&K Police stand fully committed to peace, security, and democratic values, ensuring every citizen scale new height of progress in tranquillity.
A total of 430 trainee constables passed out after their basic training and all trainees were administered the oath. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor awarded trophies to the trainee constables who excelled during their training: Johnny Victor (All-Round Best), Vishal Bharat (Second All-Round Best), Yogesh Sharma (Third All-Round Best), Pankaj Raina (Indoor Best), Touseef Ahmed Lone (Outdoor Best), Tahir Rashid Dar (Best Marksman), Tasleem Kosar (Parade Commander) and Sushant Sharma (Parade 2nd -in-Command).
Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat and other senior officials were present on the occasion—(KNO)