The Jammu and Kashmir Police has a distinguished history dating back to the 19th century under the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. After the region’s integration into India in 1947, Jammu and Kashmir Police played a critical role in ensuring law and order during the political turbulence and subsequent insurgencies in the state. The police force became central in counter-insurgency operations, managing ethnic and religious tensions, and addressing issues arising from militancy and terrorism.
Today, Jammu and Kashmir Police are equipped with modern tools and specialized units such as the Jammu and Kashmir Special Operations Group (SOG) to handle the complexities of maintaining law and order in a volatile region. Despite facing numerous challenges, the police have remained at the forefront of security and community engagement in the region.