Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said peace is the fundamental prerequisite for development and credited the Jammu and Kashmir Police for maintaining a secure environment that enabled significant progress in the Union Territory over the past six years.
Calling for enhanced 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 efforts of successive administrations and the people, but added that the Jammu and Kashmir Police also deserved credit for maintaining peace and creating an environment conducive to development.
He said the police force has worked with a spirit of selfless service, collective welfare, and constructive public 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 now taking new and more complex forms, requiring constant vigilance and alertness from security forces.
“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 to ensure national security.
Sinha said officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Police have distinguished themselves through courage, commitment, and teamwork, and have carved a respected place in the history of the Union Territory as well as the nation.
“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.
He 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, Sinha 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 engagement, 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, he expressed deep respect for their families and said their courage continues 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 new 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 with complete transparency and on the basis of 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.