Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 12: The Andaman & Nicobar Police proudly announces the national debut of Ladies Pipe Band at the prestigious 25th All India Police Band Competition. The event, set to take place in Shokuvi, Dimapur, Nagaland, from 16th to 22nd November 2024, will witness the participation of Bands from numerous states showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication on a national platform. This historic step marks a significant milestone, as the Ladies Pipe Band, representing the spirit and cultural heritage of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, prepares to make an indelible mark in the competition.
Formed in 2014, the Ladies Pipe Band, A&N Police initially comprised 27 volunteering female Police personnel. Over the years, the band has evolved through frequent mentorship programme from the Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC). Similarly, now in 2024, while preparing for the event, the Band received a significant boost with a six-month intensive program conducted by the First Gorkha Rifles, where a total of 24 dedicated women completed the training and enhancing their capabilities in full-band march and mastering all 14 tunes required for the competition across various instruments, including pipes, tenor drums, and bass drums.
Before proceeding to participate in the National event, the Ladies Pipe Band showcased their skill and readiness by giving a splendid display of their musical prowess at Parade Ground, Army Camp, in the presence of DGP (ANI), CoS (ANC) and other senior officers.
As the Ladies Pipe Band prepares to represent the Andaman & Nicobar Islands on a national stage, their debut symbolizes the culmination of collective efforts and dedicated training. The entire community stands united in support, confident that this talented group of women will make the Islands proud.