Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 16 (ANI): In a firm message to Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday declared that any terrorist attack in the Union Territory will henceforth be treated as an “act of war,” signaling a significantly tougher stance on cross-border terrorism.
LG Sinha made the remarks during the passing-out parade of the 17th Batch of Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs) and the 26th Batch of Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) at the Sher-e-Kashmir Police Academy (SKPA) in Udhampur.
A total of 50 probationary DySPs and 1,112 probationary PSIs graduated—marking the first batch to be trained under India’s newly implemented criminal laws. The oath-taking ceremony was also attended by J&K Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat and Additional DGP and SKPA Director Garib Dass.
Congratulating the new officers, LG Sinha expressed confidence in their ability to serve the nation with commitment and courage. “I am sure these courageous officers will maintain the honour of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and serve Maa Bharati with pride,” he said.
He urged the officers to remain vigilant, uphold the rule of law, and protect the public. Drawing inspiration from India’s spiritual heritage, Sinha remarked, “Our great saints referred to you as ‘Shoorveer’ (warriors)—you need to protect society from forces of evil.”
Commending the rigorous training completed by the recruits—which included sessions with the Indian Army and other security agencies—Sinha emphasized that the evolving nature of crime, especially cybercrimes, online fraud, hacking, and dark web activities, demands adaptive and technologically advanced policing.
“The modus operandi of criminals has shifted with technology, and the J&K Police need to change quickly,” he warned, highlighting the need for real-time adaptation in law enforcement.
Despite ongoing challenges, Sinha lauded the police force’s unyielding battle against terrorism and paid tribute to the personnel who had made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Reaffirming the government’s zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism, the LG stressed that eliminating the threat remains the top priority. Citing recent operations like the April 22 Pahalgam encounter and Operation Sindoor, he said, “We have given them a lesson,” referring to Pakistan and its proxy terror networks.
He further asserted that any future terrorist strike in Jammu and Kashmir would be treated as an “act of war,” suggesting a possible escalation in India’s military and strategic response.
The passing-out parade marks a significant step in strengthening the Jammu and Kashmir police force with enhanced legal, tactical, and technological capabilities. The administration hopes that this new generation of officers will reinforce security and promote peace in the region amid persisting threats. (ANI)
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