The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir has officially presented appointment letters to 29 newly selected JKPS officers in Jammu Kashmir. It may look like a simple paper document, but I want to say that it carries the extraordinary weight of the trust of the entire Jammu and Kashmir. This invitation is a call to accept the responsibility for the security of Jammu and Kashmir; it is also a pledge made to its 14 million citizens that their safety, dignity, and future will rest in capable, honest, and dutiful hands. I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on your selection for the Jammu & Kashmir Police Gazetted Service, and I pray to Mata Vaishno Devi for your bright future. However, a merit-based employment system has been established in Jammu and Kashmir, where government jobs can be secured solely through merit, hard work, and talent. The proof that merit leads to employment lies in the fact that people said even the son of a humble vegetable vendor could become a J&K Police Service officer. In Jammu and Kashmir, jobs will be secured based on the youth’s merit and capability, not through recommendations. I congratulate Jammu & Kashmir department on this disciplined, transparent, and credible selection process; I especially salute those who have established this system through their hard work. The responsibility you are about to shoulder is not merely a career, but a mission that will call for love. During the training, you will get a glimpse of the mission where hard work and rigorous tests will bear witness to your journey, and you will learn to lead. You will be able to understand that the badge on your uniform is not a symbol of authority over the people of Jammu and Kashmir, but rather a symbol of service to the people and of responsibility. The nature of terrorism is changing. The nature of terrorism is changing, and the battle is no longer fought solely with conventional weapons; significant challenges have emerged in the virtual world, and radicalization is also leaving a deep and intense impact. The means of terror financing have also changed. The methods of terror financing have also changed; new forms of money laundering involving cryptocurrency have emerged, replacing the *hawala* system. In the face of these mounting challenges, they are set to become vital guardians of the nation’s security—not just that of Jammu and Kashmir. After your training, when you don the khaki uniform, you will stand like a strong wall—a protective shield—between the ordinary citizens and the terrorist forces and organizations of the neighboring country. And I expect that you will succeed in assuring the people of Jammu and Kashmir of a life free from fear. The Jammu and Kashmir Police Force is regarded as a symbol of dedication to duty, valour, selflessness, and sacrifice. This is the only force in the entire country that has confronted every security-related challenge with utmost determination and courage. For the past several years, the guiding principle of the Jammu and Kashmir Police has been: do not harass the innocent, and do not spare the guilty. For several years, the guiding principle of the Jammu & Kashmir Police has been: “Do not trouble the innocent, and do not spare the guilty.” I would like you to take pride in the *khaki* uniform, but hold your conscience even closer to your heart. It is true that no region can achieve sustainable development unless its foundation is based on security and the rule of law. This ceremony marks a significant milestone for the region as these candidates take on vital responsibilities regarding public safety and security. The event highlighted the government’s commitment to strengthening local administration through these new appointments. Significant success has been achieved in this regard over the past few years; now, you have been entrusted with the responsibility of further empowering yourself as a vital part of that very foundation. I expect you to fulfill it with greater resolve and use your strength for the sake of justice. Footage from the event captures the atmosphere of the job fair and the official proceedings. For those interested in government jobs, this update provides a look into the ongoing efforts to bolster the workforce in the region. Subscribe for more updates on regional developments, and let us know your thoughts on these new initiatives in the comments below.
