Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said cryptocurrency is being used in narco dealings as the dark web is emerging as the new marketplace for drug trade.
Speaking at the passing-out parade of the 16th batch of Basic Recruit Training Course (BRTC) of J&K Police Constables at Police Training School, Manigam, in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, Sinha said technology is changing at a very rapid pace and the use of new technology outside the training schools, and upgradation of skills to tackle the challenges put up by enemies are the need of the hour.
“The threat of drug smuggling has not remained conventional now. Smugglers and narco-terrorists are changing their ways of communication every day. Dark web is emerging as the new marketplace for drug trade, and cryptocurrency is being used in place of conventional transactions,” Sinha said.
The LG said the misuse of new technologies has expanded organised crime and increased the number of cybercrime incidents as well.
“In such a situation, you have to implement a policy of continuous innovation to remain a step ahead of the criminals. I hope the J&K Police force is dedicated and ready to tackle all these challenges,” he said, assuring that the J&K administration and the central government stand with the security forces with full might.
Appreciating the security forces for curbing terror incidents in Kashmir to a large extent, Sinha said attempts were being made to revive terrorism in the Jammu region.
“In the last few years, J&K Police, Army and other security forces have succeeded to a large extent in controlling terrorism in the Kashmir valley. Attempts are being made to revive terrorism in the Jammu region, which was peaceful in comparison. I have faith in J&K Police. It is the collective resolve of J&K Police and other security forces to make both Jammu and Kashmir regions terror-free,” he said.
The LG said he was sure the way the security forces succeeded in putting brakes on terror incidents in the Kashmir valley, “you will repeat that resolve in Jammu”.
“All the agencies have to come together as a strong team to take a resolve to uproot the neighbouring country’s conspiracy,” he added.
He asserted that the Jammu and Kashmir Police has to be made a future-ready police force which is equipped technologically, and capable of tackling emerging challenges of terrorism and crime.
“J&K Police is very different from other forces in the country because it has a huge responsibility. On one hand, our brave soldiers face terrorism, and on the other, they have the responsibility to maintain law and order and help in creating a conducive atmosphere for development in J&K,” he said.
In the last few years, Sinha said, the performance of Jammu and Kashmir Police in real-time intelligence sharing and swift response has been appreciable.
“I hope the combination of special strategy, advanced technology, and specific intelligence will put the last nail in the coffin of terrorism and its whole support system. In future, the success of the anti-terror operations and (maintenance of) law and order missions will depend on the effective use of the technology,” he added.
According to an official press release, a total of 438 recruits, including 86 women, completed their rigorous training, today at PTS Manigam. Among them, 211 constables have previously served as SPOs.
Paying tributes to the valour of J&K Police, the LG exhorted the young recruits to work with diligence and high professionalism to protect the motherland.
“The nation is grateful to J&K Police for the invaluable sacrifices they have made. Citizens can live peacefully and work freely because they know that our police force is standing firm in protecting lives and combating terrorism and crime.
“The exemplary courage of J&K Police and their supreme heroism reassures the people that UT is in safe hands. Today J&K Police force is admired across the country for its professionalism, sustained grit and determination,” the LG said.
The LG also took a ceremonial salute and inspected the parade. He also felicitated the new recruits who had excelled during their training.
An oath was administered to the new recruits for performing their duties with dedication and honesty.
Nalin Prabhat, DGP; SJM Gillani, Chairman & MD Police Housing Corporation; Anand Jain, ADGP Armed; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Vidhi Kumar Birdi, IGP Kashmir; Jatin Kishore, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal; senior officials of police, security forces and civil administration and family members of the passing-out trainees were present.
Counter-terrorism grid being strengthened in J&K: DGP Prabhat
Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat on Friday said the police force is strengthening its counter-terrorism grid and operational capabilities to fight terror in the Union Territory.
Addressing a passing out parade at the Police Training School (PTS) Manigam in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, he said, “We are strengthening the counter-terrorism grid and operational capabilities.”
The director general of police (DGP) expressed his gratitude to the Central government for its continued support to the force.
“J&K Police is thankful for the continued support of the Government of India and the Union Home Ministry in our efforts,” he added.
Prabhat said the Jammu and Kashmir Police is duty bound for the welfare of its personnel and their families.
The DGP congratulated the passouts on becoming a part of one of the best police forces in the country.
