Sinha stresses for reforms to deal with radicalization
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Oct 21: Lt. Governor, Manoj Sinha, today asked the police “don’t touch the innocents and don’t leave the culprits” and stressed for comprehensive reforms to deal with radicalization of youth.
Sinha said this while addressing the Police Commemoration day at Zewan in the outskirts of Srinagar.
Praising the Police for professionalism, the LG said that they are doing a commendable job on the anti-militancy front. “If people sleep at ease, it is because of the police force who work tirelessly to protect the J&K UT from the evil forces and militants who are supported by our neighbour,” Sinha said.
He said that the message from the police should be clear and loud that “Begunah ko mat Chedo, Gunahgaar Ko Mat Shodo (don’t touch the innocents and don’t leave the culprits).”
Sinha said police and administration is committed to resolve the issues confronted by the policemen and the families of martyrs of cops.
“Nation owes them their welfare. They and their families sacrifice everything for the Nation. We will ensure their career progression and all welfare measures”, the LG said.
He stressed on the need for comprehensive reforms for dealing with the radicalization of youth and called for a regular monitoring of social media content. He asked the police to further strengthen its community support base across J&K.
LG Sinha said he is sure that a mechanism has been put in place to deal with the radicalization and more efforts need to be applied people to strengthen the grid to prevent youth from treading the wrong path.
“Militancy sponsored by the neighbour has been effectively dealt by the police force. Our police force is playing a significant role in tackling militancy. In J&K, everyone should know the role of Police in this direction. It is because of the policemen who keep vigil during night, that people are having sound sleep,” he said.
The LG hailed police for effectively dealing with the law and order challenges. “Bagging 684 medals says a lot about exemplary work done by police. I assure them the full support,” he said.
He laid floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Memorial at Armed Police Complex, Zewan on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day-2020.
‘On this day, I bow to the great martyrs who fought till their last breath to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the country. Their supreme sacrifice will be eternally etched in the memory of people of J&K and the Nation. We salute our immortal heroes and their unparalleled courage’, the Lt Governor maintained.
“Nothing can fill space of the broken hearts of the NoK’s of martyrs, yet financial and other assistance may minimize their miseries. Ex-gratia relief of Rs 8.00 Crore has been extended to NoKs of martyr police personnel and SPOs during the current year. The Government also extends compassionate appointments to the eligible NoK’s of martyrs, besides, departmental welfare measures, he added.
Speaking on some recent reforms, the Lt Governor observed that the ex-gratia relief of policemen and SPOs has been increased since 2018 and other pay disparities have also been resolved.
“It is a proud moment for me that JKP has attained top position across the country in community engagement”, he said. He also called upon the jawans of JKP to participate in Fit India Movement and encourage others as well.
The Lt Governor also lauded the female officers of Police and other Security Forces and termed them as true examples of women empowerment.
DGP, J&K, Dilbag Singh read out the names of Police Martyrs to acknowledge the supreme sacrifices made by them, while the parade presented ‘Shok Shastra’. The arms are reversed and a two-minute silence is observed in the honour of the departed souls.
In the memory of those Policemen who were martyred during the past one year, a Roll of Honour was presented by various contingents.
“Nation will always remain indebted to our brave soldiers who lay down their lives for the sovereignty and integrity of the nation and for providing a safe and secure environment for our people”, he said.
He also saluted the families of the martyrs and expressed his heartfelt sympathies with them. He expressed his gratitude towards the Centre and the UT Government for taking various initiatives for the welfare of the Police personnel and their family members.
Singh said that 40 policemen have lost their lives this year in the line of duty in J&K. “These 40 policemen include a constable Muhammad Ashraf, who was killed outside his home in Anantnag. J&K police is committed to bring peace in the UT. We offer supreme sacrifices to prevent anti-peace elements from fomenting trouble,” the DGP said.
He said it is due to the professionalism and commitment of the police force that Prime Minister Narendera Modi, Home Minister and other Union Ministers praise the role of JK police in every meeting and occasion.
DGP also said 6000 policemen have lost their lives in the line of duty in JK in the past over 30 years.
On the occasion, a Blood Donation Camp was organized by the Police Hospital, where the Lt Governor interacted with the donors.
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