Uttarakhand Police received a major shot in its arm when 327 trainee Sub Inspectors (SI) joined its ranks after a spectacular Passing Out Parade (PoP) at Police lines Dehradun on Monday. led by Trainee SI Bhanwar Singh, who commanded the parade, the young officers marched in perfect synchronization of the police band and displayed great drill skills under an overcast sky.
Senior police officials confirmed that it was for the first time since the creation of the State that such a large contingent of Sub Inspectors joined its ranks. Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Harish Rawat reviewed the parade and took salute from the marching contingent. In the passing out contingent of 327 trainees the representation of women was an impressive 96.
On the occasion the prestigious sword of honour was awarded to Manoj Nautiyal for being adjusted overall best in the arduous training. Vijay Kumar was felicitated for best in outdoor activities while Bhanwar Singh was honoured for being adjusted best in indoor and discipline. The Chief Minister also handed over a memento to the Additional Director General (ADG) Uttar Pradesh Police, Brij Raj for imparting best possible training to the contingent. After the parade State Director General of Police (DGP) MA Ganapathy administered oath to the trainee officers.