40 policemen killed this year in line of duty in J&K: DGP Dilbagh Singh

Abid Bashir

Srinagar, Oct 21 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir police chief, Dilbagh Singh Wednesday said that 40 policemen have been killed this year in the line of duty in J&K.

Speaking at the police commemoration day at Zewan, the DGP said so far 40 policemen have been killed this year while fighting militancy including a constable Muhammad Ashraf, who was killed outside his home in Anantnag.

"J&K police is committed to bring peace in the UT. We offer supreme sacrifices to prevent anti-peace elements from fomenting trouble," the DGP said.

He said it is because of the professionalism and commitment of the police force that today, Prime Minister Narendera Modi, Home Minister and other Union Ministers praise the role of JK police on every occasion.

The UT police chief said that so far 6000 policemen have been killed while performing their duties in JK in the past over 30 years—(KNO)

Don't touch innocents, don't leave culprits: LG Manoj Sinha tells police

Hails JK police cops for working tirelessly, says admin committed to resolve issues confronting policemen

Abid Bashir

Srinagar, Oct 21 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor, Manoj Sinha Wednesday, while praising the police force, said the message of police should be clear that "don’t touch the innocents and don’t leave the culprits".

Addressing the police commemoration day at Zewan, the LG said that police is doing a commendable job especially on the anti-militancy front.

"If people sleep at ease, it is because of the police force who work tirelessly to protect the J&K UT from the evil forces and militants who are supported by our neighbour," Sinha said .

He said the message from the police should be clear and loud that "Begunah ko mat Chedo, Gunahgaar ko mat chodo (don’t touch the innocents and don’t leave the culprits)."

He said the police and administration is committed to resolve the issues confronted by the policemen and the families of "martyrs of cops."—(KNO)