Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said cryptocurrency is being used in narco dealings as the dark web is emerging as the new marketplace for drug trade.
Speaking at the passing out parade at Police Training School, Manigam, in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, Sinha said technology is changing at a very rapid pace and the use of new technology outside the training schools, and upgradation of skills to tackle the challenges put up by enemies are the need of the hour.
“The threat of drug smuggling has not remained conventional now. Smugglers and narco-terrorists are changing their ways of communication every day. Dark web is emerging as the new marketplace for drug trade, and cryptocurrency is being used in place of conventional transactions,” Sinha said.
The LG said the misuse of new technologies has expanded organised crime and increased the number of cybercrime incidents as well.
“In such a situation, you have to implement a policy of continuous innovation to remain a step ahead of the criminals. I hope the J&K Police force is dedicated and ready to tackle all these challenges,” he said, assuring that the J&K administration and the central government stand with the security forces with full might.
Paying tributes to the valour of J&K Police, Lieutenant Governor exhorted the young recruits to work with diligence and high professionalism to protect the motherland.
“The nation is grateful to J&K Police for the invaluable sacrifices they have made. Citizens can live peacefully and work freely because they know that our police force is standing firm in protecting their lives and combating terrorism and crime.
The exemplary courage of J&K Police and their supreme heroism reassures the people that UT is in safe hands. Today J&K Police force is admired across the country for its professionalism, sustained grit and determination,” he said.
Sinha said J&K Police, Army and CAPFs are determined to crush terror.
“In the last few years, J&K Police, Army and CAPFs have succeeded in crushing terrorism in Kashmir, however, terrorist incidents have increased in the Jammu region, which is a matter of concern. Our resolve is to make both Jammu and Kashmir divisions terrorism-free,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He emphasised on emerging technologies reshaping policing and directed J&K Police Force to adapt to Cutting-edge technology and advanced tools and deploy them to enhance their operational effectiveness.
“We need a future-ready police force to effectively combat evolving terror and organised crime threats. In view of the rapid changes taking place due to technology, our approach should be on Data-Centric policing to effectively tackle challenges, analyse crime trends and predict the crime patterns and make necessary changes in the investigation,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
Extending his best wishes to the passing out Trainees, the Lieutenant Governor said, the skills, knowledge, and values they have gained during their training will provide a solid foundation and enhance their capabilities to discharge their duty with utmost sensitivity.
“I am confident that apart from professional tradecraft, the life values that new recruits have imbibed at the Manigam Police Training School and ideals like courage, valour, patience, self-sacrifice and discipline they have inculcated in life will enable them to face all kinds of challenges in the future,” he said.
Zubair Ahmad Khan, Principal PTS Manigam briefed about the program and various activities conducted during the Training course.
The Lieutenant Governor took the ceremonial Salute and inspected the parade. He also felicitated the new recruits who had excelled during their training.
An oath was administered to the new recruits for performing their duties with dedication and honesty.