Director General of Police Shri Dilbag Singh today visited the National Police Memorial Chanakyapuri New Delhi and paid tributes to the policemen who laid down their lives while serving the nation.
On his arrival the DGP was presented Guard of Honour. The J&K Police chief laid wreaths and paid tributes to the martyrs of the central and state police forces, who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
Penning down his thoughts in visitors’ book the DGP wrote that it was an honour to be here today to pay tribute to over 35000 brave sons and daughters of this county who laid down their lives for integrity and security of Nation. JKP has in its own way contributed to this cause and will continue to do so and that J&K Police shall stand firm and committed to the sovereignty and integrity of our great country for all times to come, the DGP added.
DGP while speaking to the media said that in recent month there has been surge in cease fire violations as also in infiltration attempts. He said that our forces are making all efforts to minimize terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir and foil the evil designs of the elements bent to disrupt peace and order. He said that in recent past the security forces in J&K foiled a number of planned terror incidents effectively. He informed that all the terrorists who directly or indirectly were involved in the Pulwama terror incident have been neutralized.
The DGP then visited National Police museum and also interacted with the student from Ramban who are on Bharat Darshan Tour arranged by J&K Police.
While interacting with the students, the DGP advised them to avail the opportunity to enrich their knowledge by visiting historical places and also the modern marvels of India. He advised the students to move out, meet people and see how much beautiful, diverse in fauna and flora and in culture our country is. He further advised the students to meet people during this tour with open heart and spread love and understanding. He said these interactions help in fostering brotherhood and harmony as the basic thinking and nature of all the people throughout the world is same.
Pertinent to mention here, Jammu and Kashmir police under its civic action programme has been organizing Bharat Darshan tours for students of different parts of Jammu and Kashmir and during these tours visiting National Police Memorial and National Police Museum has been essential part of every tour programme.
He was accompanied by Sh. Ajeet Singh Salaria, SSP, CID Cell, New Delhi, Ms Monica Sagar, SSP and Ms Preeti Verma, DySP IR18th and Ms Shaheea Parveen DySP CID Cell New Delhi.