‘Each teardrop of families will be avenged’
Fayaz Bukhari
Srinagar, Oct 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that action will be taken against such people who are trying to justify violence for their self-interest.
While addressing the Police Commemoration Day function at Zewan here, the LG assured that strict action would be taken against anybody ‘jeopardising’ the country’s integrity with their statements or actions.
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“If anybody jeopardises the nation’s integrity by their statements or acts then action will be taken against them under the purview of law,” he added.
Sinha’s remarks came days after National Conference president Farooq Abdullah alleged that incidents of targeted killings by militants in Jammu and Kashmir are not going to stop “until justice is served.”
“This will never stop until justice is served. Earlier, they said such killings were happening due to Article 370, but it’s abrogated now, so why such killings haven’t stopped? Who’s responsible?” Abdullah said on October 17.
Sinha said that violence has no place in civilized society. “However, there are a few elements trying to justify despicable acts because of their self-interest. We are keeping an eye on elements trying to jeopardise communal harmony,” he said.
Sinha asked police and other security forces to closely monitor subversive elements and take swift and appropriate action. He also emphasized on evolving strategies for effective monitoring and quick response in fighting conventional as well as modern threats, intensifying crackdown on narco-militancy networks and incorporating innovative technology into the police system.
The LG urged the society to discharge their collective responsibility and take a firm stand against those who are trying to sow the “poison of terrorism and separatism” in the society.
“The way the enlightened people have come out against militants and expressed their anger against the recent killings of civilians, gives us a hope that this evil will die soon and disappear from the society,” Sinha added.
The LG said that certain elements are targeting innocent civilians at the behest of Pakistan. “On behest of neighboring country, certain desperate elements are targeting innocent civilians. I want to assure the people that each teardrop of families will be avenged. We will pay a befitting tribute to our martyrs by striking the last nail in the coffin of terrorism,” he said.
Sinha laid floral wreath at Martyrs’ Memorial and paid homage to the police martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the security of the country.
“I pay my tribute to the memory of all police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. We are forever indebted to our security forces for their selfless service to the nation. Their sacrifice and service to the nation would always be remembered”, he said.
“Police and security forces are a symbol of courage, dedication and selfless service. They have always exhibited high level of professional excellence under extremely challenging circumstances to provide safe and secure environment to citizens,” the LG observed.
“I salute the 1604 brave soldiers of Jammu and Kashmir Police, who made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland,” he said.
“There is a need to immortalize stories of service and dedication to the nation. ‘Gaurav Stambh’ in Srinagar will serve as a symbol of our martyrs’ valour and sacrifice and I am confident the stories of their courage will inspire every citizen,” he added.
Sinha observed that there can be no greater service than the service of the family of the brave hearts. “I respectfully bow down to the families of martyrs for their sacrifice and dedication to the nation,” he said.
The LG said, it is only due to the sheer grit and dedication of our police and security forces that the terror ecosystem is breathing its last breath and we are determined to stamp out terrorism menace.
Sinha lauded the Police, Central Security Force, Army and Disaster Response Force for doing commendable job in maintaining law and order, traffic management, anti-terror operations, providing relief to the people and saving lives during unfortunate natural calamities.
He said, the new Jammu Kashmir has also brought new hopes, new aspirations for the younger generation. “The enthusiasm of all sections of the society in the Har Ghar Tiranga Utsav has infused a new inspiration in Jammu and Kashmir,” he added.
SJM. Gillani, ADGP J&K Armed Police read the names of brave hearts of police who attained martyrdom during the year fighting crime and ensuring safety of the nation.
In the memory of martyred policemen, a Roll of Honour was presented by various contingents. The arms were reversed and a two-minute silence was observed to honour the martyrs.
The Lt Governor also visited the blood donation camp organized to mark the occasion and interacted with the donors.
Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor; Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; RK Goyal, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department; Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla, GOC 15 Corps; Pandurang K. Pole, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir; Vijay Kumar, ADGP Kashmir; senior officers of police and civil administration, retired personnel and family members of the martyrs were present on the occasion.
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