SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday pledged to intensify efforts to eliminate terrorism and its support networks in Jammu and Kashmir, while calling for stronger action against drug trafficking, narco-terrorism and crimes against women and children.
Addressing a Police Commemoration Day message, Sinha paid tribute to police personnel killed in the line of duty and said their sacrifice should inspire continued efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Union Territory.
“Our goal is to identify and root out terrorism and every element associated with it in Jammu Kashmir,” he said, warning those supporting terrorism that they would be pursued and punished under the law.
The Lieutenant Governor said thousands of Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel had lost their lives in the fight against terrorism, adding that their courage and commitment were a source of inspiration for police forces across the country.
He also assured the families of martyred personnel that the administration would continue efforts to provide them with welfare assistance, necessary support and a dignified life.
Sinha said the Jammu and Kashmir Police had played a significant role in maintaining law and order, countering terrorism and assisting people during emergencies and natural disasters.
He said peace, stability and development in Jammu and Kashmir were important to the country’s progress, with the police, Army and Central Armed Police Forces bearing major responsibility for safeguarding security and integrity.
Calling for collective efforts to preserve peace, the Lieutenant Governor urged people to uphold unity, communal harmony and mutual trust and remain vigilant against elements attempting to disrupt stability.
He also stressed the need to strengthen mechanisms for preventing crimes against women and children, protecting vulnerable sections and ensuring timely justice for victims.
Reiterating the need for a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir, Sinha called for sustained action against drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, including the networks supporting such activities.
He commended the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Army and the Central Armed Police Forces for their service and sacrifice and paid his respects to the families of personnel killed in the line of duty.
