TALWARA (REASI): Stressing upon the recruits to make public service their motto and build the image of the force, the Director General of Police (DGP), Mr. Ashok Prasad has said that Jammu and Kashmir Police has assumed acclaim at national level for its performance in maintaining peace and security in the State.
Mr. Prasad was addressing the pass outs of 11th batch of Basic Recruits at Subsidiary Training Centre (STC), here today. He said that after joining large police family the recruits have now been transformed into physically sound and mentally robust policemen and their sole motto should be to gain public trust and confidence by their deeds in the field. A policeman has great responsibility to tackle different situations with his professional skills and doing his selfless duties with dedication, honesty and impartially and can deliver to the people efficiently, Prasad added.
Stressing upon the recruits at the Passing-Out-Cum-Attestation Parade to be humane in their discharge of duties, the DGP asked them to keep the pledge they have taken at the oath ceremony. He said that pass outs after completing their basic training course have to exhibit their performance in the field, maintaining high standards of discipline, valour and dedication. Policeman, a visible face among the public and first responder to any situation has to come up to the expectations of people by curbing the crimes and evils, besides ensuring peace and security.
The DGP said that basic training inculcates a spirit of patience among the recruits, besides improving their capabilities. He said that aim of the training is personality development and character building of recruits which help them to instil a sense of duty and people friendly attitude for strengthening the public confidence. We have been upgrading the working of all training institutions to introduce latest training courses and sharpen the skills of our personnel. The duties of a policeman have expanded manifold making imperative to re-orient our training institutions and sensitize the police personnel about the challenges posed by criminals and latest methods of crime control.
The DGP lauded the performance exhibited by the recruits during their deployment on law and order front, saying that the recruits maintained high standards of discipline and patience despite odd situations.
He said that police organization is highly proud of the qualified incumbents and the people are expecting quick and efficient deliverance from them.
The Additional Director General of Police (Armed), Mr. S. M. Sahai also addressed the function and apprised the DGP about the duties performed by the recruits in the field during their training course. He also lauded the efforts of principal and training staff for their efforts to mould the recruits in a shape of “public servants in khaki”.
On the occasion, Principal Mr. Mohammad Shabir gave an oath to 836 recruit constables, who took a solemn pledge to serve the nation and presented a colourful march past. In his address he said that during the basic training, the recruits were deployed for law and order duties which have helped to ingrain the tactics of law and order maintenance and crowd control. He disclosed that during the course the recruits were imparted training in computer handling, fire fighting, disaster management, interpersonal communication, problem solving skills and police community relations and other skills of professional policing.
He also said that the pass outs included 20 postgraduates and 209 graduates, besides 364 undergraduates. The pass outs belonged to executive and armed police, were also acquainted with map reading, rescue operations and traffic signals, said the principal.
Constable Mr. Umar Farooq, who was declared all round best in the training, was granted out of turn promotion and decorated with the rank of Sgct by DGP on the spot. Constables Mr. Narinder Sharma and Mr. Bilal Ahmed were also honoured with commendation certificates and cash rewards for their good performance during the training.
Later, the DGP commissioned the 4 storey barrack accommodation for trainees at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.20 crores which has been completed within the period of eight months by Police Construction Division.
With the completion of accommodation, living facilities for the trainees have been enhanced.
The function was attended by ADGP (Headquarters), Mr. SP Vaid, IsGP, Mr. AK Choudhary, PR, Manhas and Mr. Rajesh Kumar DIsGP, Mr. Garib Dass and Mr. Johny William, Deputy Commissioner, Reasi, Dr. Shahid Iqbal, SSP Reasi, Mr. Raghbir Singh, SP Trainings (PHQ), Mr. BA Shah, officers from Army, CRPF and CISF, prominent citizens and parents of trainers and other police officers. |
