LG Sinha promises strict action against separatist narrative

Srinagar, Sep 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that the strictest possible action as per the law of the land would be taken against those elements that speak the language of separatists and terrorists and insult the sacrifices of those who lost their lives in the line of duty and hurt their souls.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the ‘20th J&K Police Martyrs’ Memorial Football Tournament’, LG Sinha said, “The land of Jammu and Kashmir is saturated with the blood and sacrifice of J&K Police, Army, CAPFs martyrs for the nation’s integrity, and if anyone disrespects the sovereignty of India and the memories of police martyrs, he will not be spared. I salute the selfless service and supreme sacrifice of J&K Police brave hearts and their crucial role in security, stability, and a safe environment for progress and prosperity of J&K.”

He said: “Jammu and Kashmir is a symbol of the tradition of sacrifice of our brave warriors from the Army, Police, and CAPFs, hence preserving the memories of the martyrs is the responsibility not only of the forces but also of the entire public. Our brave hearts gave up their lives to fulfill the dreams of society. The peace, progress, and prosperity have been made possible by their ultimate sacrifice. Society can never repay the debt of soldiers’ immense sacrifices for the country but they must ensure to honour our fallen heroes and their family members.”

The LG commended the J&K Police force for empowering youth through its civic action programmes. He interacted with the players and handed over trophies and cash prizes to the winning and other top-performing teams and the players who excelled in the tournament. In the finals, J&K Bank defeated the Kashmir Avengers Football Club and emerged as the winner of the ‘20th J&K Police Martyrs’ Memorial Football Tournament’. Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat; Special DG Coordination Police Headquarters, S J M Gillani, and ADGP Armed, Anand Jain also attended the closing ceremony.