PRESIDES OVER A FUNCTION TO MARK PASSING OUT PARADE AND INVESTITURE CEREMONY IN PPA PHILLAUR

Phillaur (Jalandhar)
Describing cyber crime as a new challenge before the state Police, the Punjab Governor Mr. VP Singh Badnore today expressed hope that in continuation of its glorious legacy the Punjab Police would soon overcome this challenge.

Addressing the gathering during passing out parade and investiture ceremony here today, the Governor recalled the glorious tradition of the state Police to withstand every challenge. Mr. Badnore said that though the cyber crime was new domain for the state Police but he was hopeful that they would meet this challenge efficiently. He said that for meeting this challenge cyber crime centre must be upgraded along with ensuring professional training to the Force on scientific lines.

The Governor said that the responsibility of Police force to maintain law and order was manifold adding that only a well trained and well equipped Police force could discharge its duty effectively. Mr. Badnore said that the role of police in today’s social scenario requires skills not only to maintain law and order but also to deal with problems arising out of rapid socio economic, socio-political and socio-cultural changes apart from technological development. He also recalled the stupendous services rendered by the state Police during the black days of terrorism in Punjab.

Striking an emotional chord with the families of Police officers awarded the medal posthumously for their gallantry deeds, the Governor said that this honor was just an expression of gratitude towards these families. He said that these brave hearts had sacrificed their lives for the sake of unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country. Mr. Badnore said that the country would ever remain indebted to these heroes for their supreme sacrifice.

Congratulating the medal recipients and the probationary officers, the Governor said that they were lucky enough to get training from this more than century old training institute. He said that this premier academy has a rich tradition and value. Mr. Badnore said that this academy was the oldest in the country and has produced great Police officers like Mr Ashwani Kumar.

Earlier, The Governor, accompanied by Director General of Police Mr. Suresh Arora, also took salute from an impressive parade led by probationary DSP Mr. Gursher Singh Sandhu.

Later, Director General of Police (HRD) Mr S Chatopadhyaya thanked the Governor for sparing his valuable time for this function.

Earlier, Director of Academy Mrs Anita Punj welcomed the Governor to the academy.

Meanwhile, eight probationary DSPs, who have been trained at this Academy along with 450 Constables including 100 Lady Constables, who are passing out after completing training at different Training centres located at JahanKhelan, Jalandhar, Kapurthala and Patiala took part in the passing out parade.

The Governor also bestowed upon President’s Police Medal for Gallantry to three officers, Police Medal for Gallantry to 13, President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service to 19 and Police Medal for Meritorious Service to 139 officers. The recipients included 10 DGPs, six ADGPs, 27 IGPs, seven DIGs, 24 SSsP/Comdt./AIG, nine SPs, nine DSPs, 29 Inspectors, 23 Sub Inspectors, 19 ASIs, eight Head Constables and three Constables.

On the occasion Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Mr. Varinder Kumar Sharma, Commissioner of Police Mr. Praveen Kumar Sinha, Senior Superintendent of Police Mr. Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, Deputy Commissioner of Police Mr. Rajinder Singh and Sub Divisional Magistrate Mr. Varinder Pal Singh Bajwa were also present.