Patna, Bihar: As part of Bihar Police Week 2026, a grand parade and annual award ceremony was held at Mithilesh Stadium. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary took the salute during the ceremonial march-past and honored outstanding police officers and courageous civilians for their exemplary service.
Parade Showcases Eight Specialized Police Units
The parade featured eight distinguished contingents, including:
- Bihar Special Armed Police (Patna)
- Bihar Special Armed Police (Gorkha Vahini)
- Bihar Riot Control Unit
- Bihar Swabhiman Special Armed Force
- Bihar Special Armed Police
- Women’s Contingent from Sasaram
The marching display highlighted discipline, coordination, and the professionalism of Bihar Police.
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Awards Recognize Excellence in Police Service
During the ceremony, CM Nitish Kumar honored officers for outstanding performance. Key awardees included:
- Sushil Kumar, SSP Gaya
- Aniruddh Kumar, Police Sub-Inspector
- The widow of the late Bishwa Uraon
Additionally, the central government awarded a certificate of merit to Darbhanga Nagar Police Station for being an exemplary police station, which was handed over to the relevant officer by the CM.
Civilians Honored for Bravery
Several civilians were recognized for acts of courage and service to society. Awardees included:
- Md. Akhtar Ansari, Rohtas
- Omprakash Pandey, Rohtas
- Amit Kumar, Begusarai
- Anand Madhav Mishra, Begusarai
- Laxmi Khatri, Bagaha
- Sunil Prasad, Utim Gaddi, East Champaran
- Ravindra Kumar, East Champaran
- Raju Kamat, Madhubani
- Dr. Iqbal Hasan, Darbhanga
- Dheeraj Kumar Yadav, Darbhanga
- Aman Yadav, Darbhanga
These awards reflect the state government’s commitment to recognizing civic responsibility and valor.
Dignitaries and Officials Present
The event began with DGP Vinay Kumar welcoming the Chief Minister with floral bouquets and mementos. Senior officials present included:
- Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary
- Chief Secretary Deepak Kumar
- Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department Arvind Kumar Chaudhary
- Secretary to CM Kumar Ravi
- Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh and other senior police officials and personnel
Strengthening Police-Civilian Engagement
Bihar Police Week aims to strengthen relations between law enforcement and citizens while showcasing professionalism, bravery, and discipline within the force. This year’s ceremony also emphasized public recognition, with awards for officers and civilians alike, highlighting the collaborative spirit in maintaining safety and order across Bihar.
