J&K Police at forefront of country’s internal security: LG

Udhampur, Jan 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday said the Jammu and Kashmir Police is at the forefront of the country’s internal security.

Attending the passing out parade of the probationer Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs) at Police Academy, Udhampur, the LG said that the J&K Police, working under extremely challenging circumstances, was playing a significant role in the country’s internal security, ensuring the integrity of the nation and safety of the citizens of J&K.

“Terror-free and fear-free J&K is our resolve. At the operational level, we have improved coordination between Police and other security agencies and adopted the ‘whole of government approach’ to dismantle the entire terrorists and separatists’ eco-system,” he said.

Speaking on the new emerging security challenges, LG Sinha entrusted J&K Police to use innovative tools to enhance its capabilities in countering disinformation and dealing with cross-border cyber threats.

“Modern technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have changed the security landscape. Challenges of disinformation and deep fakes remain major concerns,” he said.

The LG called for better use of technological tools to maintain law and order and remain constantly vigilant for effective monitoring and response to challenges in real-time, while also anticipating and analysing changes in the criminals’ modus operandi to remain a step ahead.

“We need to shift our tactics from reactive nature of policing to proactive nature of policing,” he said.   “Narco-terrorism, social media weaponisation, and disinformation campaigns have also emerged as big threats to internal security and harmony in the society. I call upon young Police officers to work with new ideas, new tools, and lead the fight against narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, cyber-crime, and counter-radicalisation,” LG Sinha said.

He emphasised that one more column of prosecution be added to the achievements and it should be ensured that the investigation of every crime is taken to its logical conclusion.

“Investigation and successful prosecution are important weapons of effective policing. The responsibility of J&K Police is not limited to just neutralising the terrorists, but also eliminating the divisive elements and those aiding and abetting terrorism and separatism,” the LG said.

He also lauded the J&K Police for its civil action programmes.

LG Sinha also congratulated all the 61 passing-out Police officers and asked them to discharge their duty with honesty, dedication, and high professionalism.

“From today, the nation is entrusting you with the important responsibility of maintaining internal security, combating terrorism, ensuring the rule of law, and a safe and secure environment for the people. I wish you victory in every mission,” he said.

The LG paid tributes to the J&K Police personnel and security forces who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Director Udhampur Police Academy Garib Dass briefed about the programme and various activities conducted during the training course.

The LG took the ceremonial salute and inspected the parade.

He also felicitated the new recruits who excelled during their training.

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

DGP Nalin Prabhat; Principal Secretary Home Chandraker Bharti, senior officials of Police, paramilitary forces, civil administration, and family members of the passing out DySPs were present on the occasion.

District Development Council (DDC) Udhampur Chairman Lal Chand and Members of Legislative Assembly Balwant Singh Mankotia and Sunil Bhardwaj were also present on the occasion.