‘Will make UT a developed society’
*Drugs being smuggled from Pak under conspiracy
Sanjeev Pargal
JAMMU, Mar 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today declared that the Government is committed to destroy entire system of terrorism and corruption in Jammu and Kashmir and make the Union Territory a developed society. Without naming Pakistan, he lauded the BSF for thwarting neighbour’s conspiracies on the borders.
He was addressing the attestation-cum-passing out parade of 636 newly recruited BSF personnel at the Subsidiary Training Centre (STC) at Udhampur.
The Lieutenant Governor, who took salute at the march past, said the decades-old terror ecosystem needs to be dismantled completely.
“We are committed to deliver decisive blow on terror financing, terror ecosystem and corruption in Jammu and Kashmir. We will make the UT a developed society free of corruption and fear. This is our target,” Sinha said. Click here to watch video
Without naming Pakistan, he said India has always desired to live with peace and mutual harmony with its neighbours but, at the same time, “We are ready to give a befitting response if someone wants to test us”.
“Drug addiction is also a big challenge. Drugs are smuggled by Pakistan under a conspiracy. You have to play a big role to check the smuggling of drugs,” Sinha said addressing the BSF jawans.
Appreciating the role of the security forces for bravely facing various challenges, including infiltration attempts and smuggling of weapons and narcotics from across the border, the Lieutenant Governor hoped that they will continue to meet challenges to protect borders of the nation.
He said the BSF with efficient mechanisms and response system is fully prepared to meet the challenges of terrorism and narco-terror threats that come from across the borders, a reference towards Pakistan.
Sinha lauded immense contribution and sacrifices of the BSF for ensuring peace and order in Jammu and Kashmir and saluted the brave soldiers and officers who laid down their lives in ensuring border security and protecting sovereignty and integrity of the country.
“The BSF has made significant contributions in fighting terrorism and instability with valour and determination,” he said, adding the BSF has always served the people of border villages in times of crisis with selfless spirit.
“Jammu and Kashmir is full of diversity, which is our strength. We have faced all the challenges successfully and our security forces are alert. They have played a pivotal role in building a new Jammu and Kashmir by thwarting the anti-national elements,” he said.
Sinha urged the fresh BSF recruits to live up to the tradition and expectation of the force and the people, and perform their duties with professionalism so that no enemy can violate the country’s borders.
Congratulating the recruits, Sinha said, “You are fully capable and ready… the country is witnessing that BSF is performing its duties in mountainous regions, plains, deserts and deep forests with great devotion and dedication. The force is bravely facing every danger to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the nation.”
Lauding the BSF, he said its motto of ‘lifelong duty’ is the identity card of its personnel. “I am proud to be here among the brave soldiers of the force,” he said.
Reminding the history and the contribution of the BSF since its formation, he said not only has the force played a vital role in safeguarding the borders, it has also strived hard in maintaining internal security in the country.
Referring to the role of the BSF in Jammu and Kashmir, he said ever since its formation in 1965, the force has done a laudable job in maintaining peace on the border and assisting border villagers which is worth praise.
“Whether it is District Development Council elections in Kashmir, helping people in COVID-19 outbreak, foiling infiltration (by terrorists) or smuggling of weapons and drugs, the force is performing its duties with great professionalism, devotion, dedication and bravely.
“If today, the border residents are contributing without any fear, it is because of the sacrifice of the BSF personnel, who reached them in the challenging situation (cross-border shelling),” he said.
Pardeep Katyal, IG BSF STC Udhampur delivered the welcome address.
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