Udhampur: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with the Army and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), have been given a free hand to wipe out militancy from the Union Territory.
Speaking at the Passing-out Parade of Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs) and Probationary Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) at the Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy (SKPA), LG Sinha, said, “Our police force has been empowered to strike at the heart of terror and the eco-system that sustains it. I expect the J&K Police, Indian Army, and CAPFs to eliminate militancy at the earliest.”
He said that Operation Sindoor has drawn new red lines against militancy. “Any act of terror on our soil will be considered an act of war—and India will respond accordingly,” the LG warned.
He called upon the police to expedite targeted operations against Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and others providing logistical and moral support to militants. “Such elements must be shown their right place,” he said.
Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks during the inauguration of the Kashmir rail link, LG Sinha said, “PM Modi rightly acknowledged that the people of Jammu and Kashmir after the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack gave a befitting reply to terrorism. It is now time to finish the remaining elements with resolve and precision.”
“Your sacred duty is to serve Maa Bharati. From today, your foremost responsibility is to uphold the rule of law and ensure the complete eradication of terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir,” the LG told the pass outs.
He highlighted that the new officers have been trained in cybercrime investigations, modern policing techniques, and Army-style tactical operations, equipping them to face the changing dimensions of internal security. “We now have B.Tech professionals joining the force, and three new criminal laws coming into force—these must be adopted and enforced effectively,” he said.
