BUDGAM, OCTOBER 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said security forces have devised a fresh strategy to deal with the emerging threats and every drop of innocent blood spilled in Kashmir will be avenged.
“A fresh strategy is in place to deal with the emerging threats of terrorism. Security Forces will avenge every drop of innocent blood spilled in Kashmir. Recent attacks at Gagangeer (Ganderbal) where innocent laborers were killed and another one at Baramulla where soldiers were killed is highly condemnable,” the LG said addressing the passing out parade of 629 BSF recruits at STC Humhama.
The LG said that India always wanted peace with its neighbors. “Unfortunately, we have got a neighbor that always tries to disrupt peace despite facing ultimate poverty back home,” the LG said
He said BSF is facing all challenges on multiple fronts be it protecting LoC or International Border. “The force has earned fame for its patriotism and valor. The force needs to expand its ambit and maintain close coordination with Central forces to tackle the challenges of terrorism,” he said.
The LG said police, army, and the Central forces including BSF have to put in a collective approach to root out terrorism from J&K soil. “BSF is one of the best Central forces but needs to walk an extra mile,” he said.
The LG hailed BSF’s role in tackling terrorism in Punjab stating that the force has great stories of valor and patriotism in its kitty. “Your role in Kashmir is also appreciable. You are not working to fight terrorism but on the civic front also that include opening schools, helping the poor and dealing with the smuggling of weapons and drugs,” the LG said.
He suggested the force train the NCC cadets in a way so that they could be inducted into BSF tomorrow. The LG also wished a better future ahead for the 629 newly trained soldiers.
Earlier Sinha attended the Passing out Parade cum Attestation ceremony of Recruit Constables of Border Security Force at Subsidiary Training Centre, BSF Kashmir at Humhama.
The ceremony marked the induction of 629 Recruits of Recruit Batch No. 124 to 127 into the Border Security Force.
In his address, the Lt Governor congratulated the recruits for becoming an integral part of the BSF and asked them to discharge their responsibilities towards the nation and the people with utmost dedication and sensitivity.
“I am proud of the fact that the BSF as ‘first line of defense’ is playing a sterling role in guarding our border and tackling various other security challenges,” the Lt Governor said.
Reiterating the resolve of the administration, police, and security forces to ensure peace, stability, and security, the Lt Governor emphasized on ‘Whole of Government Approach’ to wipe out the terrorism and terror ecosystem.
“We are determined for effective, continuous, coordinated, and sustained action against terrorists and support structures in J&K UT. The counter-terror grid has been strengthened with coordination between the security agencies. A multi-pronged strategy has been put in place to prevent infiltration,” the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor also highlighted the stringent measures taken to dismantle the terror ecosystem and foil the nefarious designs of the enemies.
We have launched a massive crackdown against narco-terror networks. Significant progress has been made in choking terror finance and taking exemplary action against those aiding and abetting terrorism, he said.
The Lt Governor also called for regular engagement of Security Forces personnel with the youth, especially with the NCC cadets of Kashmir valley, and motivated them to join the security forces.
At the outset, the Lt Governor took the ceremonial salute and witnessed the impressive parade and demonstrations by the BSF Units. He also felicitated the recruits for their exceptional performance during the course of training.
An oath was administered to the passing out constables for performing their duties with honesty and utmost sensitivity.
The 44-week training program equipped recruits with proficiency in handling various weapons, firing skills, border management, physical efficiency and endurance, field craft and tactics, counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency, law & order, and human rights.
Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department; Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Ashok Yadav, IG BSF Kashmir; V K Birdi, IGP, Kashmir; Akshay Labroo, Deputy Commissioner Budgam; senior officials of Security forces, Police, administration, BSF personnel and family members of the new recruits were present on the occasion.
