Police Commemoration Day: LG Sinha pays tribute to brave police personnel
”The services of the martyrs who sacrificed everything for the glory of the tricolor will never be forgotten.”
STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 21 (STC): Lauding the services of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Police Commemoration Day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the history of the force is full of shining examples of bravery, discipline and devotion to duty. He said that the police have rendered outstanding services despite difficult circumstances in various fields including maintenance of law and order, counter-terrorism operations, handling emergencies and helping citizens during natural disasters.
He expressed his resolve that every possible effort will be made to ensure the welfare and well-being of the families of police martyrs, to live with dignity and respect, and to provide them with necessary assistance. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor expressed deep respect and gratitude towards all police martyrs and expressed sympathy and solidarity with their families. He also expressed his best wishes for the health, safety and better future of the families of the martyrs.
LG Sinha said that no honor or financial assistance can compensate for the pain of a family that has lost its loved one, however, it is the responsibility of the nation not to limit the sacrifices of the martyrs to words only but to ensure the care and support of their families through its actions and responsibilities.
He said, “I have always said that no honor or assistance can compensate for the pain that a family has to bear as a result of losing a loved one. Nevertheless, it is the duty of the nation to respect the sacrifices of the martyrs not only verbally but also through its actions and responsibilities. I assure the entire family of Jammu and Kashmir Police that every effort will be made to provide a dignified life, welfare and necessary assistance to the families of the martyrs.”
Appreciating the services of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Sinha said that the history of this force is one of bravery, discipline and duty. The country is full of shining examples of bravery. He said that the police have rendered outstanding services despite difficult circumstances in various fields including maintaining law and order, counter-terrorism operations, dealing with emergencies and helping citizens during natural disasters.
He said that thousands of Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel have sacrificed their lives in the war against terrorism. Their sacrifices are a source of pride and inspiration not only for Jammu and Kashmir but also for the entire police system of the country. Manoj Sinha said, “The valor of Jammu and Kashmir Police is not limited to the borders of this Union Territory but is a source of inspiration for the entire police system of the country. The nation will never forget the services of these immortal martyrs who sacrificed their all for the honor, dignity and glory of the tricolour.”
The Lieutenant Governor said that the police uniform is not just a dress but a symbol of public service, responsibility and sacrifice. He said, the real success of the police is measured by the extent to which it ensures public safety, the role it plays in providing justice to citizens and how it stands with the society in difficult or critical situations. He said that India has faced many challenges during the last 79 years since independence, however, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Indian Army and the Central Armed Police Forces have played an important role in protecting the security and integrity of the country in difficult situations.
He added that India is moving strongly towards the goal of becoming a developed country and in this journey, peace, stability and development in Jammu and Kashmir are of special importance. The major responsibility for achieving these objectives and maintaining a secure environment in the region lies with the police, army and central armed police forces. Reiterating the government’s commitment to strengthening peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha appealed to the people to promote unity, communal harmony and mutual trust and to be vigilant against elements trying to undermine peace and stability. He said that it is necessary to identify and eliminate terrorism and every element associated with it in Jammu and Kashmir. He clarified that efforts will continue to cleanse the region of separatist and terrorist elements.
The LG warned the elements supporting terrorism that any attempt to escape the clutches of law will not succeed and action will be taken against such elements as per the law. Sinha also stressed the need to include the protection of women, children and the weaker sections of the society among the top priorities.
He said that the existing system for preventing crimes against women and children, providing timely justice to the victims and protecting the vulnerable sections should be constantly monitored and reviewed so that it can be made more effective. He also stressed on the need to strengthen operations against drug trafficking and take strict action against networks that fuel terrorism through narco-terrorism.
Sinha said that making Jammu and Kashmir drug-free should be a shared responsibility and collective commitment of all. He stressed that continuous and effective efforts are necessary to eliminate the supporting networks linked to drug trafficking and terrorism.
He appreciated the spirit of service, bravery and sense of duty of all the officers and personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Indian Army and Central Armed Police Forces. He expressed his best wishes for the success of all their missions, their safety and a bright future.
(Straight Talk Communications)
