Excelsior Correspondent
TALWARA (REASI), July 1: Stressing upon the recruits to make public service their motto and build the image of the force, the Director General of Police (DGP), 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, he added.
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.
The Additional Director General of Police (Armed), 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.
On the occasion, Principal Mohammad Shabir gave an oath to 836 recruit constables, who took a solemn pledge to serve the nation and presented a colourful march past.
Constable 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 Narinder Sharma and 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 crore which has been completed within the period of eight months by Police Construction Division.
The function was attended by ADGP (Headquarters), SP Vaid, IGPs, AK Choudhary, PR, Manhas and Rajesh Kumar DIGs, Garib Dass and Johny William, Deputy Commissioner, Reasi, Dr. Shahid Iqbal, SSP Reasi, Raghbir Singh, SP Trainings (PHQ), BA Shah, officers from Army, CRPF and CISF, prominent citizens and parents of trainers and other police officers.
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