For the first time in the farewell parade organised by the Delhi Police for the outgoing Commissioner of Police Alok Kumar Verma, nearly 138 women personnel from North-Eastern States took part in march past in the official Farewell Parade. Talking to The Pioneer, Grace, a trainee officer from Meghalaya, said it was a memorable moment for her. “I had been living in Delhi for the past ten months. Today was one of the most memorable days of my life,” said Grace who led the March past for Company number 2.
Along with Grace, there were five girls, four from North-Eastern States and one from the Union Territory of Daman and Diu marched in front of the two CPs. The occasion was graced by the families of the senior police officials.
At the farewell parade, Verma was given a spectacular ceremonial Guard of Honour at the New Police lines in Kingsway camp. The farewell parade was attended by new Commissioner of Police Amulya Patnaik and several other senior police officials who graced the occasion.
In his speech, Verma said the city has seen better law & order scenario and a drop in overall heinous crime during his tenure in 2016.
He commended all the officers, staff and field formations of Delhi Police for achievements. He announced that the l-G has cleared the proposal for at least three promotions for the personnel who join the force in the ranks of Constables and Head Constable, and at least two promotions for those joining at SI level.
He also congratulated the new Commissioner of Police Patnaik and wished the force to keep up with their work with same vigour and efficiency.