Srinagar, Apr 18 (UNI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said J&K Police, Army and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) are determined to crush terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
He said the terrorist incidents have increased in Jammu division, which is a matter of concern.
Speaking at the passing out parade (POP) at Police Training School, Manigam, in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, Sinha said in the last few years, J&K Police Force, Army and CAPFs have succeeded in crushing terrorism in the Kashmir Valley. However, terrorist incidents have increased in Jammu division, which is a matter of concern.
“Our resolve is to make both Jammu and Kashmir divisions terrorism-free,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He emphasised on emerging technologies reshaping policing and directed J&K Police to adapt to cutting-edge technology and advanced tools and deploy them to enhance their operational effectiveness.
“We need a future-ready police force to effectively combat evolving terror and organised crime threats. In view of the rapid changes taking place due to technology, our approach should be on data-centric policing to effectively tackle challenges, analyse crime trends and predict the crime patterns and make necessary changes in the investigation,” Sinha said.
Paying tributes to the valour of J&K Police, the Lieutenant Governor exhorted the young recruits to work with diligence and high professionalism to protect the motherland.
“The nation is grateful to J&K Police for the invaluable sacrifices they have made. Citizens can live peacefully and work freely because they know that our police force is standing firm in protecting the lives and combating terrorism and crime.
The exemplary courage of J&K Police and their supreme heroism reassures the people that UT is in safe hands. Today J&K Police force is admired across the country for its professionalism, sustained grit and determination,” he said.
Extending his best wishes to the passing out Trainees, Sinha said, the skills, knowledge, and values they have gained during their training will provide a solid foundation and enhance their capabilities to discharge their duty with utmost sensitivity.
“I am confident that apart from professional tradecraft, the life values that new recruits have imbibed at the Manigam Police Training School and ideals like courage, valour, patience, self-sacrifice and discipline they have inculcated in life will enable them to face all kinds of challenges in the future,” the LG said.
A total of 438 recruits, including 86 women, completed their rigorous training, at PTS Manigam today. Among them, 211 brave constables have previously served as SPOs.
Zubair Ahmad Khan, Principal PTS Manigam briefed about the program and various activities conducted during the Training course.
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