Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said narco-terrorism, social media weaponization and disinformation campaigns have emerged as a big threat to internal security and harmony in the society.

He called upon young police officers to work with new ideas, new tools and lead the fight against narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, cyber-crime and counter radicalization.

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The LG was speaking at the Passing Out Parade of probationer deputy superintendents of Police (DySPs) at the Police Academy, Udhampur.

Lieutenant Governor congratulated all the 61 passing out police officers and asked them to discharge their duty with honesty, dedication and high professionalism.

“From today, the nation is entrusting you with the important responsibility of maintaining internal security, combating terrorism, ensuring rule of law, and a safe and secure environment for the people. I wish you victory in every mission,” he said.

The Lieutenant Governor paid tributes to the brave-hearts of J&K Police and the jawans of other security forces who have laid down their lives for the nation.

He highlighted that the J&K Police, working under extremely challenging circumstances, is playing a significant role in the country’s internal security, ensuring the integrity of the nation and safety of the citizens of Union Territory.

“Terror-free and fear-free Jammu Kashmir is our resolve. At operational level, we have improved coordination between Police and other security agencies and adopted ‘Whole of Government Approach’ to dismantle the entire terrorists and separatists’ eco-system,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

Speaking on the new emerging security challenges, the Lieutenant Governor asked J&K Police to use the innovative tools to enhance its capabilities in countering disinformation and dealing with cross-border cyber threats.

Modern technology like Artificial Intelligence tools have changed the security landscape. Challenges of disinformation and deep fakes remain major concerns, he said.

The Lieutenant Governor called for better use of technological tools to maintain law and order and remain constantly vigilant for effective monitoring and responding to challenges in real time, while also anticipating and analysing changes in the criminals’ Modus Operandi to remain a step ahead.
“We need to shift our tactics from the reactive nature of policing to proactive nature of policing,” he said.

“Investigation and successful prosecution are important weaponries of effective policing. The responsibility of J&K Police is not limited to just neutralizing the terrorists, but also eliminating the divisive elements and those aiding and abetting terrorism and separatism,” he said.

The Lieutenant Governor also lauded the J&K Police for its civil action programmes.
Garib Dass, Director, Udhampur Police Academy briefed about the program and various activities conducted during the Training course.

DGP Nalin Prabhat; Principal Secretary, Home Chandraker Bharti, senior officials of Police, security forces and civil administration and family members of the passing out DySPs were present.