Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday, 20 May called on the police force to maintain constant alertness against evolving threats of terrorism and law and order, as he presented appointment letters to more than 3,200 newly recruited Constables of the Jammu and Kashmir Police in Jammu. Sinha urged the new recruits to dedicate themselves to defending the unity and integrity of the nation and to build on the proud legacy of the force.

L-G Sinha's Warning on Evolving Threats

“We must remain constantly alert and vigilant. The nature of law and order threats and terrorism has evolved, demanding a constant, unyielding vigilance and alert to threats that hide in plain sight,” Sinha said at the ceremony. He stressed that the threats confronting Jammu and Kashmir require seamless cooperation between different security agencies, adding that shared intelligence and joint strategy-building create capacities that no single institution can achieve alone.

Sinha also made a pointed reference to cross-border terrorism: “India has always embraced the values of peaceful coexistence, mutual goodwill, and sincere friendship. Yet we face a neighbour widely known as a source of terrorism in the world.”

Front-Line Role of New Recruits in National Security

The Lieutenant Governor charged the newly inducted constables with a dual responsibility — maintaining law and order while standing on the front line of national security. “Alongside maintaining law and order, newly recruited Police Constables must stand on the front line of national security with determination to eliminate threats of terror,” he said.

Sinha specifically called for dismantling the financial and logistical infrastructure that sustains terrorism. “Terror does not sustain itself; it needs money, networks, and support systems. Using the full force of the law, we must trace and neutralise sources of funding. We must identify every network and dismantle every support system completely,” he stated.

Beat Policing and Basic Tradecraft

While acknowledging the role of modern tools, Sinha cautioned the new recruits not to neglect the fundamentals of basic policing. He highlighted beat policing as a particularly effective instrument for maintaining local order. “When a beat constable resolves that no crime will occur within their jurisdiction and that public land will not be occupied illegally, such unwavering commitment inevitably delivers results,” he said.

This emphasis on grassroots policing comes amid a broader security environment in Jammu and Kashmir that has seen a series of targeted militant attacks in recent months, underlining the continued relevance of ground-level intelligence and community engagement.

Anti-Drug Drive and Nasha Mukt Campaign

Sinha also commended the Jammu and Kashmir Police for its actions against drug traffickers under the ongoing 'Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir' campaign. He said the force has laid out a comprehensive plan to choke drug entry routes entirely. “I am confident that the actions in the coming days will be stringent, and will yield major successes,” he added.

The ceremony was attended by senior officials including Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, Director General of Police; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department; and other senior police and civil administration officers, along with family members of the new recruits.

With over 3,200 constables now formally inducted, the expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir Police comes at a time when the Union Territory continues to navigate a complex security landscape, and the Centre has signalled a sustained push to consolidate ground-level law enforcement capacity across the region.