DGP, ANI Takes Salute of the Parade
Port Blair, Nov. 13: An impressive Passing Out Parade of 72nd Batch recruit Police Constables (Executive) of Andaman & Nicobar was held at Police Lines Parade Ground on 12th November, 2019. Shri Dependra Pathak, IPS, Director General of Police, A&N Islands, Chief Guest of the function, took salute of the Parade. Shri Madhup K. Tewari, IPS, Inspector General of Police (L&O), Shri Sanjay Kumar, IPS, Inspector General of Police (HQ) and Shri Vijay Singh, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police (HQ/Int.), all Superintendents of Police, Deputy Superintendents of Police, retired & serving police personnel and parents of the recruits were also present on this occasion. Altogether, a gathering of about 500 persons witnessed the Parade. Principal, Police Training School, Smt. Usha Rangnani, IPS, administered oath to 53 Recruit Police Constables (including 16 lady recruits) for rendering dedicated service to the people with utmost sincerity.
The Director General of Police congratulated the newly inducted Police Constables for presenting excellent parade. He stated that the Police Constables are the cutting edge of any Police Force and the overall image of the Police depends on their conduct, behavior and professionalism. The Chief Guest emphasized on the necessity of inculcating the highest degree of discipline, integrity and commitment among them and ensuring that their behavior especially towards women, children, senior citizens and the weaker sections of the society should be exemplary & their moral character should be immaculate.
The Director General of Police further stressed that the Police has been bestowed with the responsibility of maintaining Law & Order, undertaking anti-poaching operations & curbing illegal activities and also to provide a safe & secure environment for implementation of various public welfare schemes. He also appreciated the efforts of Police Training School for imparting best training to the newly inducted Police Constables.
During the year long training, the recruits were imparted an in depth knowledge of various Laws, Rules & Regulations, Police Procedures, Police Science, Criminology, Cyber Crime, Investigation techniques, Computer skills, and Traffic Rules & Regulation. The trainees also went through a tough regimen of PT & Drill to inculcate fitness, discipline and co-ordination. Swimming, Un-Armed Combat alongwith Weapon Handling and Firing practice was also given due attention during the training. Trainees were also exposed to the basics of Field Craft & Tactics and specialized modules in VIP security, Bomb Detection & Disposal, crowd control, Map reading & Mock drills on disaster management were also organized. Besides, the recruits were attached with Army and Coast Guard for special training. They were also imparted training by resource persons from Police Marine Force, Fire Brigade, Police Radio etc. They have also participated actively in various cleanliness drives organized under Swachha Bharat Abhiyan. Various Sports and co-curricular activities like Essay writing competition, Debate competition, Quiz Competition, Art & Cultural programmes, football & cricket tournament were also organized during the training for over all development of the trainees.
The Director General of Police also presented trophies & cash rewards to those recruits who excelled in different fields during the training. Police Constable T.Srinivasan was adjudged as the best in All-Round, Outdoor & Drill, Constable Tejeshwari as best in Indoor (First), Constable Mubeena Banu as best in Indoor (Second), Constable C. Sihabudheen as best in Firing, Constable Cheria Uraon as best in UAC and Constable Dipty Latha Kujur as best in Computer.
Rifle demonstration, ladies Pipe Band display, Brass Band display, Un-Armed Combat, display of India Outlines & National Flag comprised the demonstration after the parade. The entire function of the Passing Out Parade was held under the close supervision of Principal, PTS, Smt. Usha Rangnani, IPS assisted by Shri Naveen Kumar, Assistant Commandant, IRBn, Shri Manoj Kumar Meena, Vice Principal (Outdoor) and Shri Michael Raj, Vice Principal, PTS.