J&K Police well equipped with advanced weaponry in fight against terror; says DGP R R Swain

KATHUA, JUNE 28: The Director General of Police, J&K, R R Swain on Friday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Police is well equipped with advanced weaponry including arms from Israel and Germany in fight against terror.

“We have no weaknesses as far as arms are concerned,” he said, adding while the terrorists may inflict some harm, they cannot defeat the police forces and their resolve. “Rest assured, we will defeat them. It is our resolve,” he said.

Speaking at an event to regularise nine special police officers to the rank of constables in recognition to their contribution in eliminating two terrorists in Kathua district’s Hiranagar area, Swain said the J&K Police is like a sword against the terror ecosystem. “If this sword, which belongs to the people is not properly maintained, victory in this war against terrorism cannot be achieved,’’ he said. The Union Government has also realised the importance of the police and is working to support them accordingly, he added.

Two terrorists and a CRPF jawan were killed while a civilian was injured in an encounter between security forces and militants in Saida village in Kathua district’s Hiranagar area near the International Border on June 12.