Addressing the passing out parade of J&K police’s 16th Basic Recruit Training Course batch at Subsidiary Police Training Centre in Talwara, Reasi district, Sinha emphasized the need to hunt down terrorists and their aides.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha declared on Sunday that terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is nearing its end, with recent acts of terror signaling the “enemy’s desperation.”
Addressing the passing out parade of the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s 16th Basic Recruit Training Course batch at the Subsidiary Police Training Centre in Talwara, Reasi district, Sinha emphasized the need to hunt down terrorists and their aides. “We must hunt down the terrorists and their aides harboring them,” he asserted.
A total of 860 recruit constables of the border battalion participated in the parade, marking the completion of their rigorous training. They took an oath to perform their duties with dedication and honesty.
Sinha attributed the recent terror acts to the desperation of neighboring countries, particularly Pakistan. “Terrorism is breathing its last, and this has made our neighbor, the exporter of terror, desperate. The recent terror acts are a sign of our enemy’s desperation,” he stated.
Earlier this month, ten people, including seven pilgrims, were killed and over 45 injured in four separate terror incidents in Reasi, Doda, and Kathua districts.
Sinha reiterated his administration’s commitment to the complete elimination of terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir. He also highlighted the emerging threats of drug trafficking, cybercrime, and radicalization, emphasizing the need for high levels of motivation and professionalism in the police force to stay ahead of adversaries.
“I have great faith in the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the army, and our security agencies. They are not only responsive to the safety and urgent needs of citizens but also effectively tackling terrorism in cyberspace,” Sinha said. He praised the police for their professional excellence under extremely challenging circumstances.
“For several decades, this elite police force has been working with dedication to preserve the integrity and security of our country and kept the wheels of Jammu and Kashmir’s progress moving,” Sinha added.
The Subsidiary Police Training Centre in Reasi is dedicated to imparting policing values and professional skills among new recruits to meet the challenges of terrorism and law and order. Sinha urged the new recruits to act as a force multiplier in neutralizing terror threats.
Commending the Jammu and Kashmir Police for their civic action programs, Sinha reiterated the administration’s commitment to the modernization of the police force and the welfare of police and security personnel and their families.
The Lt Governor took the Rashtriya Salute, inspected the parade, and took the salute at an impressive march past by the contingents. He also felicitated the cadets and handed over awards and certifications to outstanding achievers.
Director General of Police RR Swain extended his best wishes to the new recruits, encouraging them to work with honesty and dedicate themselves to serving the people.
