J&K Police bids farewell to R R Swain

Srinagar, Sep 30: Jammu and Kashmir Police gave a warm send-off to its outgoing Director General of Police (DGP) Rashmi Ranjan Swain in a specially organised function at Police Headquarters here Monday.

Speaking on the occasion, the outgoing DGP Swain shared his thoughts about J&K Police saying J&K Police unlike any other Police force in the country or anywhere else stands out for two reasons.

“It is truly the toughest and yet the most people friendly Police force that fights against terrorism and separatism in J&K. Besides fighting eyeball to eyeball with gun-wielding terrorists no security agency other than J&K Police fights and controls stone-pelting mobs to prevent the spread of losses and lawlessness and it does this job with minimum loss of life and property,” he said. “The other reason which keeps J&K Police unparalleled is that it has personnel drawn from all regions of J&K, from all communities.

The diversity within the force is seen to be privileged and so are the challenges we face, no other Police force anywhere in the country is pitted against an adversary that has such open and brazen support from hostile elements sitting across the border. J&K Police has this unique challenge of fighting the enemy within and from outside. The stamina and the endurance of J&K Police is equally indomitable.”

Swain said history was in the making as a new sun of peace and tranquillity was rising and peace, free from fear and intimidation was beginning to shape the future of J&K.

“I am sure and I am fully confident that the change of guard will not deter the JK Police force from losing focus of a bigger fight we have on our hands,” the outgoing DGP said.

He thanked all officers who attended the function at the Police Headquarters and those present virtually and said that each was dear to him and resides in the core of his heart and soul.

Swain thanked each one from higher ranks to lower subordinates for their support day in and day out.

He thanked God for the opportunity of being part of the vast Police family of J&K and for the love, affection, and regard the Police force had extended to him by personnel across all ranks.

Speaking on the occasion, DGP Nalin Prabhat said that Swain was like an elder brother and a coursemate.

He described him as an extremely articulate personality.

Prabhat said that the ideas and work which Swain had started would continue including non-kinetic action.

“I am deeply humbled and profoundly grateful for the warmth the outgoing DGP has shown and it is a privilege to continue the task he has initiated,” he said.

The DGP designate said that Swain’s strength of character was something which would inspire him to rise to the expected demanding standards.

Speaking on the occasion, ADGP (Headquarters) PHQ M K Sinha said, “We are not only bidding farewell to DGP R R Swain but celebrating the extraordinary journey of an extraordinary officer.”

He said that Swain had been a man whose presence had been an embodiment of duty, integrity, and vision.

“The moment R R Swain took over as the DGP J&K, deep involvement in the ever-changing security landscape of J&K has been nothing short of master fort,” Sinha said.

He highlighted his various postings and role in J&K during the challenging times.

Sinha also underlined his role and guidance in dismantling the structure of terrorism in J&K.

ADGP Law and Order, Vijay Kumar, praised the outgoing DGP, highlighting several situations wherein Swain with his guidance exhibited his exceptional leadership and vision.

He said that the outgoing DGP had inculcated a new work culture among the force.

“He will be always remembered as the founder of the State Investigating Agency of J&K,” Kumar said.

ADGP Jammu Anand Jain sharing his views said that Swain had taught him how to go in great depth and analyse the entire situation.

He said that the outgoing DGP had always been like a beacon of light guiding in challenging situations and showing the right path.

ADGP CID Nitish Kumar while speaking on the occasion said that Swain had been a pillar of strength in the trying times and under his leadership, J&K Police had navigated through complex times.

The region has seen its share of challenges and yet thanks to the bravery, discipline, and instil by the chief, the force had emerged as a reliable protector of peace order and justice.

IGP Kashmir V K Birdi speaking on the occasion said that the service and support of Swain was an incredible source of guidance and support to J&K Police.

“His leadership has truly made a difference in the success of J&K Police and his ability to lead with integrity, empathy, and vision has created an environment way beyond motivated to do our best,” he said.

The outgoing DGP Swain along with DGP-designate Prabhat and other senior officers also unveiled a Coffee Table Book of J&K Police prepared by the Crime Headquarters J&K.

The Crime Headquarters also presented the DGP with a pictorial album of his tenure in J&K Police.

DGP Designate Nalin Prabhat, Chairperson PWWA Prof Rashmita Das Swain, ADGPs M K Sinha, Vijay Kumar, Nitish Kumar, Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce Vikramjit Singh, IGPs V K Birdi, B S Tuti, Sunil Gupta, Vivek Gupta, Muhammad Suleiman Choudhary, Sujit Kumar, Assistant Director (Additional Charge Director) ACB, Shakti Pathak, DIGs Armed Kashmir, CKR, SKR, Traffic Kashmir, IRP Kashmir, Railway J&K, Headquarters PHQ, Crime J&K and Personnel PHQ, SSP Srinagar, AIGs of PHQ, officers from other wings attended the function in person while ADGP Jammu Zone Anand Jain, Range DIGs of Jammu Zone, District SSPs, all Commandants of the J&K Armed Police and IR attended virtually.

IGP Security Sujit Kumar; Assistant Director (Additional Charge, Director) ACB, Shakti Pathak; SSP Srinagar, Imtiyaz Hussain; DySP Crime and Compliants, Burhan-un-Din Kanth and PSI Madhu Fakwaria of PHQ also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the qualities of head and heart of the outgoing chief and also thanked him for his guidance and support.

DIG (Pers) PHQ Mubassir Latifi conducted the proceedings of the function and on behalf of the J&K Police family wished Swain the best of luck for new innings and future endeavours.