Sinha attended the passing out parade of 636 new BSF recruits
Udhampur: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that the Jammu and Kashmir administration wants to make the Union Territory a terrorism and corruption-free society.
Addressing the verification-cum-passing out parade of 636 newly recruited Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at the Auxiliary Training Center here, Sinha lauded the role of security forces in bravely facing various challenges including infiltration attempts and smuggling. Of. Cross-border weapons and narcotics.
“Jammu and Kashmir is full of diversity, which is our strength. We have successfully met all the challenges and our security forces are on alert. He has played an important role in the creation of a new Jammu and Kashmir by thwarting anti-national elements.
The Lieutenant Governor, who inspected the parade and took the salute of the march past, said that the decades-old mechanism of terrorism needs to be completely dismantled.
“We have continued our efforts to inflict a decisive blow on the corruption, terrorism financing and terror ecosystem to make J&K a developed society, free from corruption and fear. This is our goal,” he said.
Sinha urged the new BSF recruits to live up to the tradition and expectations of the force and the people and perform their duties in a professional manner so that no enemy can violate the country’s borders.
Drug addiction is a big challenge as Pakistan smuggles drugs as part of a conspiracy. You have to play a bigger role in curbing drug trafficking.”
Congratulating the recruits, Sinha said, “You are fully capable and prepared, the nation is watching the BSF perform its duties with great devotion and dedication in the hilly areas, plains, deserts and deep forests of the force. Bravely facing every threat to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country.”
The Lieutenant Governor said that India always wants to live in mutual harmony with its neighbors for peace, but if anyone wants to test us, then we are ready to give a befitting reply.
Appreciating the BSF, he said that it is the motto of ‘lifelong duty’ which is the identity card of its personnel. “I am proud to be here among the brave soldiers of the force,” he said.
Recalling the history and its contribution since the formation of BSF, he said that this force has not only played a vital role in the security of the borders, but it has also worked hard to maintain internal security in the country.
Referring to the role of BSF in Jammu and Kashmir, he said that since its formation in 1965, the force has done a commendable job in maintaining peace along the border and assisting the border villagers which deserves praise.
“Whether it is elections to Zilla Vikas Parishad in Kashmir, helping people in the outbreak of COVID-19, thwarting infiltration (by terrorists) or smuggling of arms and drugs, the force comes with great professionalism, devotion, dedication and bravery. performing his duties.
“If today the border residents are contributing without any fear, it is because of the sacrifice of BSF jawans who reached out to them in challenging situation (cross-border shelling),” he said.
Pradeep Katyal, Inspector General, BSF STC, Udhampur delivered the welcome address and explained the various components of training to be imparted to the passed out recruits.
On this occasion, students of Government Higher Secondary School Jagnu presented impressive cultural programs depicting Dogra culture, which was well appreciated and enjoyed by the audience.
