Port Blair, May 17: An impressive ceremonial parade was organized at Police Lines at 7:30 am today to welcome the new Director General of Police, Shri Sudhir Yadav, IPS. Marching contingents comprising of Police, IRBn, Fire Service and Home Guard personnel including a women Platoon took part in the parade commanded by Shri Michael Raj, Assistant Commandant, IRBn.
An officer with vast experience in law enforcement, investigation of organized crime, intelligence gathering & surveillance and management of resources, Shri Sudhir Yadav, IPS had earlier served in A&N Police from October 2000 to October 2003 as Deputy Inspector General of Police (Law & Order) and Administration. Prior to this second posting to A&N Police as DGP, Shri Sudhir Yadav held several important positions in Delhi Police such as Addl. Commissioner of Police (PM Security), Jt. CP (Special Police Unit for Women & Children), Jt. CP (Headquarters), Jt. CP (Northern Range) and Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) and (Vigilance).
In his address, the DGP appreciated the achievements made by the A&N Police in the past and recounted from his past experience of working in these islands. He exhorted all officers and personnel to exhibit hard work, dedication and professionalism in rendering better services to the people of the islands. Yadav also highlighted the importance of prevention of crimes against women, children and senior citizens. The DGP Shri Sudhir Yadav, IPS has assumed charge w.e.f.15th May 2013.