Srinagar, Oct 21 (UNI) In a stern message to the anti-national elements, the Lt Governor Manoj Singh on Wednesday asked the Police and Security Forces to go all out in neutralizing the threats.

However, he send a clear message to police and security forces “Don’t touch the innocents and don’t spare the culprits”.

Mr Sinha today laid floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Memorial at Armed Police Complex, Zewan on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day-2020.The Commemoration Parade is observed every year across the country on October 21 as a mark of respect and remembrance of martyrs, who laid down their lives in the line of duty.

Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor paid rich tributes to the brave-hearts of Police and other Security Forces who made supreme sacrifices to uphold the integrity and sovereignty of the Nation.

Saluting the valour of the brave-hearts, the Lt Governor observed that Jawans of our Police and all Security Forces are the epitomes of bravery and courage.

Police Commemoration Day is the day to remember the heroic spirit of 10 valiant Jawans of Central Reserve Police Force who sacrificed their lives while protecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the nation against the Chinese Forces at Ladakh on October 21, 1959. The day is also dedicated to martyrs of Jammu and Kashmir Police who have laid down their lives in the line of duty, he added.

“On this day, I bow to the great martyrs who fought till their last breath to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the country. Their supreme sacrifice will be eternally etched in the memory of people of J&K and the Nation. We salute our immortal heroes and their unparalleled courage”, the Lt Governor maintained.

The Lt Governor praised the Police force for doing a commendable job, especially on the anti-militancy front.

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