Raja Syed Rather
Srinagar, Oct 21: Lauding the “immense” sacrifices rendered by the J&K Policemen, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that they have kept tricolor flying high even at the cost of their own life.
Addressing Police Commemoration Day here, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlighted the extraordinary commitment of police personnel, saying they have “no holidays, no festivals — their duty is only their kartavya.” “I appreciate all the police personnel for working 24×7 for maintaining peace and remaining at the forefront of operations on multiple fronts,” LG Sinha said.
The Lieutenant Governor also expressed his deepest gratitude to J&K Police’s brave police personnel and their families for keeping citizens safe and upholding the rule of law. “While fighting terrorism, enforcing laws, investigating crimes or responding to emergencies like the recent natural calamities, the J&K Police’s commitment is to their duty first,” he said.
Sinha described J&K Police as an epitome of duty, discipline, loyalty and selfless service. “The glorious legacy of our police personnel lives on and their supreme sacrifices are inspiring future generations to serve and uphold the values of our great country. J&K Police need to always be ready to eliminate terrorist threats,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He lauded the “immense” sacrifices rendered by the police and paid tributes to the 1,614 personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. “Their sacrifices cannot be equated with money,” he said, promising that the administration will ensure families of martyrs do not face difficulties.
He highlighted that J&K Police is implementing numerous programs to ensure that the families of brave martyrs live a life of comfort and dignity.
He said that the entire country has acknowledged J&K Police’s mettle and unflinching resolve in maintaining peace and security in the Union Territory. “During the past five years people of J&K have stood against terrorism. We have to ensure that terrorists and their supporters don’t succeed in their nefarious designs. It’s our collective resolve to secure the region,” LG Sinha added.
The LG said the J&K Police must always remain prepared to eliminate terrorist threats and ensure peace and stability in the Union Territory.
“J&K Police’s courage, commitment, and professionalism are unmatched. Their service to the nation is a matter of pride for every citizen,” he added.
The Lieutenant Governor called upon the five pillars of the criminal justice system—police, prosecution, judiciary, forensics, and prison to actively support development and ensure justice for all.
He also stressed the need to adopt innovation and smart technology to strengthen policing, and enable an effective response to new crime trends, drug smuggling, and false narratives in Jammu Kashmir.
Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat read the names of brave-hearts of Police who made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The arms were reversed and a two-minute silence was observed in the honour of the Martyrs.
The Lieutenant Governor also visited the Blood Donation Camp organized to mark the occasion.
