Onlykashmir.in News Desk
Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the felicitation ceremony of the ‘Pedal Through Paradise’ Cycle Race 2025, organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in Srinagar.
More than 5,500 cyclists from across the country participated in the race, competing in ten different categories. The Lieutenant Governor felicitated the winners and applauded the enthusiasm, discipline, and spirit of unity displayed by the participants.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor paid heartfelt tributes to the courage and sacrifice of Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel in securing peace and stability in the Union Territory.
“J&K Police stands as a testament to selfless service, duty, and sacrifice. Its legacy is written by the blood of its brave personnel, whose ultimate sacrifices have strengthened national unity, established peace, inspired new hope, and propelled J&K towards an era of peace and prosperity,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He also appreciated the Jammu and Kashmir Police for organizing the event under its Civic Action Programme, terming it a commendable initiative to engage and inspire youth.
“Pedal Through Paradise is not just a sporting event, but a symbol of the new Jammu and Kashmir. It sends a powerful message to the youth to choose the path of progress over violence and drug addiction,” he noted.
Urging young people to contribute to building a peaceful and progressive society, the Lieutenant Governor said:
“We must unite and wage a war against terrorism, its ecosystem, and drug addiction. It is my firm resolve to eliminate the ecosystem fueling terrorism and destroy the entire network responsible for radicalizing youth, supplying weapons, funding, targeting, and assisting terrorists.”
Reiterating the administration’s firm stance on justice and accountability, he emphasized:
“Don’t touch the innocent and do not spare the guilty is our policy. We believe in establishing peace, not buying peace. The civil and police administration is committed to delivering justice to the families of victims of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. We are determined to eliminate every terrorist along with the entire support structure enabling them.”
The event was attended by several senior officials including Shri Nalin Prabhat, Director General of Police; Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department; Shri S.J.M. Gillani, Special Director General (Coordination); Shri Anand Jain, ADGP Armed Police; Shri M.K. Sinha, ADGP Headquarters; and Shri V.K. Birdi, IGP Kashmir. Members of the J&K Cycling Association, prominent sportspersons, and a large number of youth were also present at the ceremony.
