Srinagar, Sep 18 (GNS): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday handed over appointment letters to 29 newly selected officers of the Jammu Kashmir Police (Gazetted) Service.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor said the appointment letters embody the trust of citizens of Jammu Kashmir and are a call to serve with courage, integrity and compassion.
“The appointment letters are not mere documents but carry the extraordinary weight of trust reposed by citizens. They are invitations to serve, pledges to safeguard the dignity, security and future of the people,” he said.
Congratulating the newly appointed officers, the LG lauded their perseverance in overcoming an intense and transparent selection process conducted by the JKPSC. He commended the Commission for upholding fairness, impartiality and credibility and establishing a new legacy of employment through merit since 2019.
He recalled how, for the first time, even children of ordinary families such as vegetable vendors and labourers were able to secure government jobs purely on the basis of talent and hard work.
The Lieutenant Governor reminded the officers that their journey has only begun and their mission is not personal success but service to the people, protection of citizens and upholding the rule of law.
He underlined evolving challenges including terrorism, radicalisation and new methods of terror financing through cryptocurrency and money laundering, and urged the officers to act as sentinels of both Jammu Kashmir and the nation.
“After your training, when you wear the khaki uniform, you will stand as a protective shield between the terrorist forces and organisations across the border and the ordinary citizens of Jammu Kashmir. You will be the guardians of the dreams of every citizen. Protecting every citizen is one of the greatest responsibilities that any democracy can entrust to its officers. My expectation is that you will ensure a fear-free environment for every citizen,” he said.
Highlighting the ethos of J&K Police, the LG praised the devotion, sacrifice and courage of senior officers who have safeguarded peace and harmony over decades. He urged the newly appointed officers to combine authority with compassion, uphold communal harmony and protect the rights of the most vulnerable.
Reiterating the guiding principle — “Do not harass the innocent; do not spare the guilty” — he called upon them to wear the khaki uniform with pride, but keep their conscience closer to their hearts.
“You must resolve that, regardless of how difficult circumstances may become, you will choose integrity and duty. Always remember that the respect commanded by the uniform depends on the honesty, courage and conduct of the officers who wear it. Move forward with honesty, courage and humility. Along with your appointment letters, I have today entrusted you with the hopes, dreams and faith of the people,” the LG said.
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, DGP Nalin Prabhat, Principal Secretary Home Chandraker Bharti, Commissioner Secretary GAD M Raju and senior officials of Police and Civil administration attended the ceremony.(GNS)
