J&K Police has given unparalleled sacrifices for Nation: Lt Guv Murmu

Lauding the role of Jammu and Kashmir police in brining about normalcy in Kashmir valley, the Lt Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Girish Chandra Murmu on Monday lauded the sacrifices of J&K Police saying the force is doing a commendable job in ensuring law and order and maintaining a peaceful environment in the region. Speaking at the Passing Out-Cum-Attestation Parade of the 14th Basic Recruitment Training Course (BRTC) held at Police Training College, Manigam, Lt. Governor, who was the Chief Guest on the occasion, said that J&K Police has faced all the challenges very boldly. 

“The role of Jammu and Kashmir Police is phenomenal and I must tell you that police is doing a great job in ensuring smooth conduct of elections like recently held BDC polls,” Lt Governor Girish Chandra Murmu said.

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Murmu said that it was heartening to note that J&K police were conducting all its recruitment process through a transparent recruitment process (TRP) and the education profile of the passing out recruit constables was also encouraging. He stressed that along with the law, the knowledge of the IT sector has become very necessary. He advised trainee cadets to serve the public with utmost devotion and dedication.

“This is a historic event. From today, you will be joining the mainstream police ranks and playing your roles in safeguarding the interests of the nation,” Lt Governor Girish Chandra Murmu said.

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Laying out developmental goals

Murmu said besides ensuring law and order in the region, Jammu and Kashmir Police has a greater responsibility in the development and welfare of the area. Referring to the recent snowfall and inclement weather conditions, he said the cooperation of the police force was vital in rescue operations. On the development front, Lt. Governor referred to various schemes and urging people to avail of the benefits of welfare schemes of the government. He said that several projects have been listed as languishing, assuring that his administration was taking every possible step to complete all such projects.

“Besides this, we are keenly working to accelerate the process of recruitment here for our youth,” he said, adding “We are in a process of giving jobs to 30 to 40 thousand youth in police and other forces.” Lt. Governor said the government was soon going to organize an ‘Investor’s Summit’ where investors would brainstorm on investment options in J&K.

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Police laud increased perks

Earlier, Lt. Governor inspected the parade and took the salute. In his welcome speech, Dilbag Singh, Director-General of Police, thanked the government, especially Lt. Governor, for taking a keen interest in police welfare. Singh said Lt. Governor visited the police headquarters on the very first day of the opening of offices in the winter capital Jammu, which reflects his concern for the welfare of police force. The DGP thanked the Centre for enhancing the remuneration of SPOs, enhancement in ex-gratia for police martyrs and the J&K administration for enhancing ration money allowance and hardship allowance for J&K Police personnel.

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