Srinagar, May 10 : J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat said on Sunday that over 4,000 constables, including 600 females, are being utilised for specialised technical roles due to unique challenges.

Addressing newly recruited constables, he said that these constables include B.Tech and M.Tech candidates, whose services will be utilised in specialised technical roles within the force.

The police chief said that the newly recruited constables of J&K Police represent a new generation of educated and technically skilled youth who will play a crucial role in strengthening the force in the coming years.

At the appointment letter presentation ceremony by LG Manoj Sinha at the Armed Police Complex, Zewan, here, the DGP said more than 4,000 youth have been recruited into J&K Police, including nearly 600 women candidates.

He said over 5.5 lakh applications were received for the posts, which had been advertised in 2024. He said many of the selected candidates are graduates, postgraduates, B.Tech and M.Tech degree holders.

The DGP stated that such highly educated recruits would be identified during the training process and their expertise would be utilised in specialised and technical fields related to Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), CCPS and other technology-based policing systems.

He said the recruitment of highly educated youth into the police force reflects their patriotism and commitment towards national service.

Describing J&K Police as a modern and technology-driven force, he said there is a growing need to strengthen citizen-centric policing and improve professional capabilities within the organisation. Calling the newly recruited constables the backbone of the force, he said the police uniform symbolises discipline, honesty, loyalty, courage, sacrifice and dedication towards public service.

He urged the recruits to make full use of the training period and learn every aspect of policing with sincerity and commitment. The DGP further said that, unlike many other police organisations in the country, J&K Police operates under unique and challenging circumstances, where policing goes beyond conventional law-and-order duties.

"Our challenges are different, and our responsibilities are wider. During the training process, we will prepare you not only physically, but also mentally and professionally to deal with these challenges effectively," he told the recruits.

/IANS