JAMMU, MARCH 16: Jammu and Kashmir Police is the most efficient and trained police in the country. JKP has always remained at the fore-front for maintaining law and order and in times of crisis. The courage of our JKP personnel is an inspiration for all.
Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha made these remarks during the closing ceremony of Inter-Zone Sports Meet-2021 of JKP held here at Gulshan Ground. Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor observed that the professionalism and commitment of JKP Personnel stands out when it comes to Law enforcement and Anti-terror operations.
“We are proud of our police personnel who are doing commendable job in ensuring a safe and secure environment for the people of J&K, besides discharging their duties with determination and commitment during COVID-19”, said the Lt Governor.
The Lt Governor appreciated J&K Police for promoting sports and cultural activities in J&K by organizing many activities like Pedal for Peace, Cycling race, Jashn-e-Dal, Cricket tournaments and many more under Civic Action Programme. He congratulated all 983 police personnel from all the zones who participated in 23 disciplines during the 4-day long sports meet. Encouraging the youth to take up sports, the Lt Governor observed that sports is a metaphor of life.
I believe that JKP will perform exceptionally well in the upcoming All India Police Games, said the Lt Governor. He also made a special mention of JKP's Dronacharya Awardee, Kuldeep Handoo.
Speaking on future challenges, the Lt Governor advised the police personnel to be future-ready. Besides conventional warfare, the police personnel have to tackle new challenges that can only be overcome by strengthening institutions and public relations, spreading awareness among the people about disinformation in the digital world, working on technological convergence and facing hybrid war-fare, said the Lt Governor.
The Lt Governor also witnessed the finals of tug of war of women and men’s category which were played with competitive sportsman spirit by the teams. The Lt Governor and other dignitaries presented the mementos to the winning teams.
During this year’s Inter-Zone Sports Meet, Armed Zone came out as overall champion with 54 gold medals, 53 silver and 48 bronze medals taking the tally of medals to 155.
Sh. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lt Governor, ADGsP- Sh.Arun Kumar Choudhary, Sh. Abdul Ghani Mir, Dr. S. D. Singh Jamwal and Sh S.D Singh Jamwal; IGsP- Sh. Mukesh Singh, Sh. M K Sinha and Sh. Danesh Rana, retired and serving police officials, besides sports enthusiasts in large numbers attended the closing ceremony.
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