Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said peace is the fundamental prerequisite for development and credited the Jammu and Kashmir Police for ensuring a secure environment that enabled significant progress in the Union Territory over the past six years.
Calling for greater efficiency and professionalism, the Lieutenant Governor said terrorism survives on funding, networks and support systems, which must be identified and dismantled systematically.
“Until peace is established, the dream of development cannot be fulfilled. In any part of the world where peace does not prevail, development is not possible,” he said while addressing a gathering after distributing appointment letters to 100 newly recruited constables.
Sinha said the development witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir over the past six years was the result of the collective efforts of successive administrations and the people, but added that the police force also deserved credit for maintaining peace and creating an environment conducive to development.
He said the Jammu and Kashmir Police has worked with a spirit of selfless service, public welfare and constructive engagement despite operating in a challenging security environment.
“The force remains on the frontline in dealing with threats of terrorism emanating from across the border,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor said security threats have evolved significantly, with terrorism taking new and more complex forms that require constant vigilance and alertness from security agencies.
“Today, terrorists no longer come only with visible weapons, nor do they always appear in forms that can be easily identified. The nature of terrorism is changing and demands a new kind of alertness and constant vigilance,” he said.
He urged police personnel to remain continuously alert and cautious in order to safeguard national security.
Sinha said officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Police have distinguished themselves through courage, commitment and teamwork, earning respect across the Union Territory and the country.
“Whenever you wear the uniform of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, remember that you are carrying forward a glorious legacy and contributing to a continuing tradition of service and protection,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor also stressed the importance of inter-agency coordination, timely sharing of information and collective action in tackling modern-day security challenges.
Calling for strict enforcement of law, he said criminal activities, including illegal encroachments on public land, must be eliminated to bring transformative change in society.
He highlighted the role of police in community outreach, youth development and civic education, saying the force has helped channelise the energy of young people towards constructive activities.
Paying tribute to police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, Sinha expressed deep respect for their families and said their sacrifices continue to inspire the force.
He said appointment orders had been issued to 100 constables across various wings of the police.
The Lieutenant Governor further said around 3,158 candidates have been appointed under the latest recruitment drive of the Jammu and Kashmir Police in Srinagar, while details of 3,140 appointments were available. He said the recruitment process was conducted transparently and strictly on merit.
Sinha reiterated that discipline, teamwork and professionalism remain central to policing and urged the force to continue upholding the highest standards of courage and duty.
