Jammu and Kashmir Police tackling big challenges to maintain peace: LG Sinha

"J&K Police is taking challenges like Anti-Terror operations, maintaining Law and Order, dealing with the increasing threats from drones, drug trafficking, cyber crime, and radicalization, every day to maintain peace in Jammu and Kashmir and ensure safe and secure environment for its people," Sinha said while addressing the Attestation cum Passing Out Parade of DYSsP ( Prob.) 15th Batch and PSIs 25th Batch at Sher-e-Kashmir Police Academy, Udhampur.

A total of 30 Deputy Superintendents of Police (Dy.SsP) and 61 Probationary Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) completed their rigorous training today at the Police Academy.

An oath was administered to the passing out cadets for performing their duties with dedication and honesty.

At the outset, the Lt Governor took the Rashtriya Salute and inspected the Parade, besides taking the salute at an impressive March Past by Men and Women contingents.

Congratulating the passing out cadets, the Lt Governor asked them to discharge their duty with utmost responsibility and dedication by effectively tackling traditional as well as modern challenges, and carry forward the rich legacy of courage and bravery of Jammu and Kashmir Police.

“I am confident that these brave officers will do their best to serve Maa Bharti and to uphold the dignity of Jammu Kashmir Police”, said the Lt Governor.

Paying tributes to the bravehearts of JKP and other security forces personnel who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, the Lt Governor observed that the Jammu and Kashmir Police is a proud force of the country tackling big challenges like Anti-Terror operations, maintaining Law & Order, dealing with the increasing threats from drones, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and radicalization, every day to maintain peace in Jammu & Kashmir and ensure safe & secure environment for its people.

"Our Police and Security Forces have been successful in dismantling terror modules of the neighboring country. Yet a handful of disgruntled people are radicalizing our youth and are shedding innocent blood by carrying out terror activities in the UT," he said, adding that they will never succeed in their nefarious designs.

Lieutenant Governor also ordered a probe into the recently announced Sub Inspector results.

From the last two-three days, newspapers have been reporting against the conduct of the Sub Inspection selection process by JKSSB.

*We have decided to constitute a committee headed by Additional Chief Secretary Home R K Goyal that will probe into the matter and submit its report in a time bound manner," the Lt Governor said.

"No questions were raised at any other recruitment done so far. If there is any apprehension and doubt in the mind of the people, then it is the duty of the administration to carry out an impartial inquiry and take necessary action. If any irregularity is revealed in the probe, the process shall be cancelled and fresh recruitment will be made," added the Lt Governor.

Dr. S.D Singh, Director, SKPA, in his introductory remarks informed about the training provided to the cadets on a number of courses on general policing, law and order management and other specialized operations.

J&K DGP, Dilbag Singh in his address congratulated the Director of SKPA Udhampur for providing quality training to the Probationaries and welcomed the new entrants into the family of JKP.

He congratulated the trainee officers and wished them a bright service career in their field work. He also highlighted the significance of 15 women officers in the POP.

The Lt Governor also handed over awards and certifications to best trainees and outstanding achievers.

Parade Commander DySP Vikram Nag led an impressive parade of trainee DYSsP and PSIs.

(With UNI inputs)