Ex-Servicemen in Police thank Himachal CM for honorary placement
Shimla, June 2
Ex-servicemen serving in the Himachal Pradesh Police on Tuesday expressed their gratitude to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during a function held at Oak Over, Shimla.
Owing to the state government's recent decision, 246 ex-servicemen have been granted placement as Head Constables, while 115 have been placed as Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) in the Police department.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister participated in the piping ceremony of Head Constable Sudhir Sharma and Constable Ravi Dutt.
The Chief Minister, while addressing the gathering, said that the present state government deeply values the experience, dedication and discipline that ex-servicemen bring to the Police force.
He said that under the existing provisions, police personnel are required to complete 20 years of service to be considered for placement as Honorary Head Constable and 32 years of service for placement as Honorary Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI). However, since ex-servicemen generally join the police force at a later stage of their careers, they often do not have sufficient service tenure remaining to qualify for these honorary placements.
He said that keeping this in view, the state government has decided to provide the necessary relaxation in the eligibility service period for ex-servicemen, enabling them to be considered for placement as Honorary Head Constable and Honorary Assistant Sub-Inspector. He said that this decision would ensure due recognition of their invaluable contribution and service to both the Nation and the state.
CM Sukhu said that Ex-servicemen had earlier served the Nation by guarding its borders and are now making significant contributions to maintaining law and order in the police force. Granting them placement one rank higher would enhance their dignity and provide well-deserved recognition for their service.
He further said that since the introduction of the Agniveer recruitment scheme in the armed forces, the inclination of youth to join the military has declined. The state government is working towards creating maximum employment opportunities for Agniveers.
The Chief Minister said that under Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), legal protection was earlier available only to senior police officers, but the state government has now extended similar protection to police personnel working under challenging and adverse conditions. He said that the government is making sustained efforts to modernise and strengthen the police force. At the same time, it is rationalising the number of senior officers, and IAS, IPS and IFS cadres are being reduced.
The Chief Minister added that the state government has launched a comprehensive campaign against the drug menace, particularly the trafficking of 'Chitta' (heroin), in which the police department is playing a crucial role. He said that the government is taking stringent action against drug traffickers and is also proceeding firmly against employees found involved in drug-related activities.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil, Director General of Police Ashok Tiwari and other senior police officers were also present on the occasion.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's heartening to see a state government sincerely taking care of its veterans. 🇮🇳 These men and women have defended our borders and now they're keeping our streets safe. The piping ceremony for Head Constable Sharma and Constable Dutt was a beautiful touch. More states should follow HP's lead.
While I appreciate the effort for ex-servicemen, I hope the government is also taking care of regular police personnel who work under tough conditions. Modernising the force is crucial, but we need equal attention on ground-level reforms. Still, good step for our veterans. 👏
The mention of Agniveer scheme is interesting. Our youth are indeed losing interest in military careers due to lack of permanent service. Creating employment for Agniveers is good, but the central government needs to address the core issues with the scheme. Himachal is doing its part though.
The anti-drug campaign especially against 'Chitta' is much needed. It's destroying our youth in the hills. Glad the CM is linking police modernisation with this - stricter action against employees involved in drugs is essential. Ex-servicemen will definitely add discipline to the force in tackling this.
Honouring our ex-servicemen is always commendable, but I hope this is not just a political gimmick. The actual implementation on the ground matters. Also, reducing IAS and IPS cadres while modernising the force - let's see how that works out. Actions speak louder than words. 🤔
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