Says JKP proud to be harbinger of new dawn
Srinagar: Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir, R R Swain on Monday said that he believes that he has not lost the opportunity to serve the J&K.
Speaking to reporters during his visit to Balidan Stambh on his last day of service, Swain said that during his 30 years of service, his primary mission was to ensure that the people of Jammu and Kashmir live in an environment free from fear and intimidation.
He said he felt fulfilled in his efforts to make a positive impact on the region. “I believe I have not lost the opportunity to play my part,” he added.
Speaking on his tenure, Swain said that it had been an honor to serve in Jammu and Kashmir and that the opportunity to contribute to peace is a rare one.
He expressed gratitude to the government and the Almighty for allowing him to serve the people of J&K. “This opportunity doesn’t come to all. For this, I am thankful to the Almighty and the government and then to my colleagues,” he said.
“Many of my colleagues, whom I knew personally, sacrificed their lives for the cause. It is my duty to honor them,” Swain said, adding that as a police officer in Kashmir, one must always be ready for the ultimate sacrifice.
“I tried to bring lasting peace and prosperity to everyone in Jammu and Kashmir, and I am grateful for the support from all quarters,” he added.
Director General of Police RR Swain has praised the Jammu and Kashmir Police for its exceptional bravery and community-friendly approach.
“J&K Police is the toughest and yet the most people-friendly bulwark against terrorism and separatism in J&K,” Swain said.
Swain highlighted two key reasons for J&K Police’s distinction. “Besides fighting eyeball to eyeball with gun-wielding terrorists, no security agency other than J&K Police fights and controls stone-pelting mobs to prevent spread of arson and lawlessness, doing this job with minimum loss of life and property.”
He also emphasized the force’s heterogeneity. “It’s a small mirror of the bigger J&K, with personnel from all regions, communities – Dogri, Gojri, Kashur, Pahari, Shina, Sarazi, Bhaderwahi, and many others – and religious faiths – Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, and Buddhists.”
Swain acknowledged the challenges posed by hostile foreign entities. “No other police force faces an adversary with such open and brazen support from across the border.”
Despite this, Swain noted that J&K Police’s stamina and endurance are unwavering. “But for the foreign component of the opponent, J&K Police would have long ended the cycle of violence,” he said.
Swain honored the unsung heroes of J&K Police. “The saga of unsung heroes, those fallen and those alive, are not adequately chronicled. There are instances of half of families having been mowed down while standing up for enforcement of law, peace, and security.”
Swain expressed pride in the force’s role in bringing peace and tranquillity to Jammu and Kashmir. “J&K police take satisfaction and pride in being the harbinger of this new dawn.”
These remarks were made by the DGP in the coffee table book “J&K Police 2024”. (KNS)
Made efforts for lasting peace in J&K: DGP Swain
