Srinagar- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday paid a heartfelt tribute to the sacrifices of Jammu and Kashmir's police, army, and CAPFs martyrs, while warning that strict action under the law will be taken against anyone who disrespects their memory or challenges the sovereignty of India.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 20th J&K Police Martyr's Memorial Football Tournament, the Lieutenant Governor said,“Those who speak the language of separatists and terrorists insult the sacrifices of our martyrs and hurt their soul. Strictest possible action as per law of the land will be taken against such elements.”

He described Jammu and Kashmir as“saturated with the blood and sacrifice of our brave forces for the nation,” and stressed that preserving the memories of martyrs is the responsibility not only of the forces but also of the public.

“Our brave hearts gave up their lives to fulfil the dreams of society. The peace, progress, and prosperity we enjoy today have been made possible by their ultimate sacrifice. Society can never repay the debt of their immense sacrifices, but we must honour our fallen heroes and their family members,” he said.

The Lieutenant Governor also commended the J&K Police for empowering youth through the Civic Action Program, highlighting the role of sports and community engagement in promoting positive values among young people.}

During the ceremony, Sinha interacted with the players and handed over trophies and cash prizes to the winning and top-performing teams. In the finals, J&K Bank defeated the Kashmir Avengers Football Club to emerge as champions of the tournament.

The closing event was attended by DGP Nalin Prabhat; S.J.M. Gillani, Special DG Coordination PHQ; ADGP Armed Anand Jain; senior police and civil administration officials; members of the Football Association and clubs; prominent sports personalities; and a large number of youth from across the region.

Through the event, the Lieutenant Governor underscored the importance of remembering the sacrifices of the martyrs, promoting unity, and ensuring that the spirit of service and patriotism continues to inspire both the forces and the public.

'Youth Must Unite Against Divisive Forces'

Earlier while attending the valedictory function of 'Viksit Bharat Ke Rang-Kala Ke Sang' here LG urged the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to play a proactive role in nation-building and remain vigilant against forces trying to destabilize the country.

Organised by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) in collaboration with the Divisional Administration Jammu, the event brought together school and college students for a vibrant art workshop aimed at encouraging young minds to imagine and depict their vision of a developed India.

LG applauded the Yuva Shakti of the region and said,“The responsibility of creating a developed India not only on canvas but in reality, too, is in their hands.” He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government is committed to harnessing the potential of youth and providing them the resources to achieve their full potential.

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