Vows strict action against narcotics dealers
Jammu, Jan 16: About 6000 personnel from different forces of the country have made the supreme sacrifice, and over 1600 of them are from the J&K Police alone which speaks volumes of the commitment this force has shown in protecting the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
This was stated by the J&K’s Director General of Police, R.R. Swain at the closing ceremony of 12th Martyrs’ Memorial Cricket tournament in Kathua today afternoon.
The DGP also talked about the relationship between narcotics trade and terrorism and vowed to finish both.
After paying floral tributes to the fallen police personnel by laying wreaths to them at the martyrs’ gallery, the DGP commended the managing committee and sponsors for organizing the 12th Martyrs Memorial Cricket Tournament successfully.
He expressed gratitude to the people of Kathua for their love, support, and active participation in honouring the martyrs of the J&K Police and recalled the sacrifices of the men in uniform in fight against terrorism, noting that about 6000 personnel from different forces of the county have made the ultimate sacrifice, with over 1,600 of them belonging to the J&K Police.
The DGP emphasized that the institutional strength of the Jammu and Kashmir Police with its full force is behind the families of fallen heroes and promised to continue supporting them as and when required.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the ceremony, the DGP highlighted the welfare schemes established and being successfully implemented for the families of police martyrs, which he said are well-organized and funded under the Police Contributory Fund. These are besides the schemes of the central and UT government, he added.
Talking about the drug menace in the region, the DGP underlined that the majority of drugs are supplied from across the borders, and this supply of drugs has a direct connection with terrorism and its financial sustenance.
He assured escalating the fight against drugs to an unprecedented level. Vowing to take strict action against narcotics dealers, the DGP said that the exercise of categorizing the dealers is being done and announced that specific action is being initiated against them.
He, however, added that the victims of this heinous offence will be helped in order to effectively combat the narcotics issue.
The DGP sought the cooperation and support of parents, families, and the media fraternity.
