Gujarat CM presents appointment letters to 449 newly selected Unarmed Police Sub-Inspectors
Gandhinagar, July 8
A total of 449 newly recruited Unarmed Police Sub-Inspectors were formally inducted into the Gujarat Police after receiving their appointment letters from Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at a ceremony held in Gandhinagar on Wednesday.
Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi attended the programme alongside Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik, Gujarat Police Recruitment Board Chairperson Dr Neerja Gotru and senior officials of the Home and Police departments.
Addressing the newly appointed officers, Patel urged them to discharge their duties with dedication, honesty and a spirit of public service while upholding the principles of "Nagrik Devo Bhava" and "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam".
He said the responsibility of a police officer extends beyond enforcing the law and includes earning the trust and confidence of society.
"You are now joining the police force and have the responsibility of serving society and the nation in a manner that brings pride to your families and the community," Patel said.
He noted that the presence of a police officer gives citizens confidence that justice will be delivered fairly and said: "The actions of individual officers shape the reputation of the entire police force".
He urged the recruits to remain disciplined throughout their careers and noted that the government would always stand by officers who perform their duties with honesty and integrity.
CM Patel also praised the Gujarat Police Recruitment Board for conducting a transparent recruitment process and expressed confidence that the newly appointed officers would play an important role in Gujarat's contribution to the national goal of becoming a developed country by 2047.
Sanghavi congratulated the recruits on joining the Gujarat Police family and said: "Police personnel serve society not only by tackling crime but also by responding first during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic, heavy rainfall and other natural disasters."
The event also saw the release of new training books prepared by the Gujarat Police Academy covering the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, forensic science, criminology, community policing, police organisations, human behaviour and human rights.
An in-house e-module initiative developed by the Police Department was also launched.
Among those present were Gandhinagar Mayor Mira Patel, Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sanjeev Kumar, Inspector General of Police (Administration) Gagandeep Gambhir and senior police officials.
— IANS
Reader Comments
"Nagrik Devo Bhava" is a beautiful principle but many citizens still face harassment at police stations. These new officers need to understand that public service means being approachable, not just authoritative. Let's hope the new training materials change this culture. 🙏
The in-house e-module initiative sounds promising. We need tech-savvy police officers who can handle cybercrime and modern challenges, not just traditional policing. But will the ground-level infrastructure support these new initiatives? Infrastructure upgrades are long overdue.
Impressive to see new forensic science and criminology modules being introduced. If India wants to be a developed country by 2047, we need modern policing. But let's see if these PSIs actually get the equipment and authority to implement what they learn.
"Actions of individual officers shape the reputation of the entire police force" — This is spot on. One corrupt or arrogant officer can undo the good work of hundreds. The challenge is not just recruitment but continuous training and accountability. Best wishes to the new recruits.
Nice ceremony but the real test is on the streets. Will these PSIs be empowered to file FIRs on genuine complaints without pressure? Will they stand up to political interference? That's what common citizens care about. Transparency in exams is good but let's see the follow-through.
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