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73RR Batch Of IPS Probationers Passes Out From SVPNPA

The Passing Out Parade or Dikshant Parade for 73rd batch of IPS probationers was held at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) on Friday, 12 November 2021.
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Nowadays, women are at the forefront of every occupation and are competing on an equal level with their male counterparts. This year, for the sixth time in the Indian Police Service history, a woman IPS officer lead the much-awaited Passing Out Parade or Dikshant Parade. The Dikshant Parade was held at the Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) on Friday and a total of 149 officer trainees, including 17 foreign officers, participated in it.

This year’s parade was commanded by Ms. Darpan Ahluwalia, IPS (P), Punjab Cadre of 73RR. Prior to this, Ranjitha Sharma of Rajasthan cadre in 2020 and Kiran Shruthi D.V. of Tamil Nadu cadre in 2019 led the Dikshant Parades. The batch of probationers this year comprises 31 women officers, including 27 IPS officer trainees.

The Passing Out Parade is held every year after the completion of the 46-week-long Phase-I Basic Course training. The 73RR (regular recruits) joined the SVPNPA on December 28, 2020, after completing their 10-week-long Foundation Course at Lal Bahadur Shastri Academy of Administration in Mussoorie along with other services trainee officers like IAS, IFS, etc.

The Dikhant Parade was graced by Mr. Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor. Speaking at the passing out parade of the 73rd batch of IPS probationers at the SVPNPA, he said that apart from maintaining law and order, police forces play a very important role in border management spanning over 15,000 km, covering Pakistan, China and Myanmar and Bangladesh, with whom India has security issues.

He further pointed out that India’s sovereignty goes as far as the last police station’s jurisdiction from the coastal areas to the border areas and maintaining law and order in every part of the 32-lakh sq km of India is the responsibility of the whole police force.

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The officer trainees took oath in the service of the nation and the oath was administered by the Director, SVP NPA.

Ms. Darpan Ahluwalia, IPS (P) of 73 RR borne on Punjab cadre, won Martyr K.S. Vyas Trophy for Internal Security and Public Order and Field Crafts &Tactics.

Mr. Kiran Rawat, the officer trainee of Nepal Police, won The Jaipur Cup for PT for Gentlemen Probationers.

Mr. Sambhav Jain, IPS (P) of 73 RR borne on West Bengal cadre, won The Special Recruitment Batch Cup for Drill.

Mr. Pema Dorji, the officer trainee of Royal Bhutan Police, won The Tonk Cup for Equitation & IPS Association’s Sword of Honour for the Best Outdoor Probationer.

Mr. Anil Thapa, the officer trainee of Nepal Police, won The BSF Trophy for Proficiency in Outdoor Subjects.

Ms Simone Dhital, the officer trainee of Nepal Police, won The Jaipur Cup for PT for Lady Probationers.

George Allen John, IPS (P) of 73 RR borne on West Bengal cadre, won The Mehta Cup for Studies.

Ms Dema, the officer trainee of Royal Bhutan Police, won the 1958 Batch IPS Officers’ Trophy for the Best Lady Outdoor Probationer.

149 officer trainees of 73 RR passed out from the portals of the Academy today and took their first step in the service of the nation.


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