Srinagar, May 10 -- Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Sunday said more than 4,000 youth, including over 600 women, have been selected for constable posts in Jammu and Kashmir Police in its biggest recruitment exercise in recent years.

Addressing a presentation ceremony for appointment letters at the Armed Police Complex Zewan here, the DGP as per news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) said these selected candidates - drawn from over 5.5 lakh applicants - will act as "force multipliers" in the fight against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

"Around 4,000 youth, including more than 600 women, have been selected. These posts were advertised in 2014 and over 5.5 lakh candidates from across J&K had applied. This reflects the eagerness ...