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MP Police Launch 4-Day VVIP Security Training with Tech Focus

The Madhya Pradesh Police launched a 4-day VVIP security training course in Bhopal. DGP Kailash Makwana emphasized the need for tech-driven and coordinated security measures. The course includes experts from intelligence, bomb disposal, and dog squads covering threat perception and emergency drills. The training aims to standardize SOPs and reduce response times across districts.

Key Points: MP Police Start 4-Day VVIP Protection Training

  • 4-day VVIP security training begins in Bhopal
  • DGP stresses tech-driven protection
  • Course covers threat perception, convoy sanitization, explosive detection
  • Experts from Intelligence, CM Security, Bomb Squad involved
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MP Police starts 4-day VVIP protection training; DGP stresses tech-driven, coordinated security

MP Police begins 4-day VVIP security training. DGP Kailash Makwana stresses tech-driven, coordinated protection at Bhopal institute.

"The objective of the training is to provide both theoretical and practical instruction... - DGP Kailash Makwana"

Bhopal, May 12

The Madhya Pradesh Police on Tuesday began a focused push to upgrade VVIP and VIP security protocols, with Director General of Police Kailash Makwana inaugurating a four-day specialised course at the Special Branch Training Institute at Shyamla Hills in Bhopal.

The "VVIP/VIP Security and Protection Course", running from May 12 to May 15 will train officers and personnel in modern security measures, rapid response protocols, and inter-agency coordination for high-risk protectee duties, according to a statement from Madhya Pradesh Police headquarters.

Addressing senior officers at the inaugural session, DGP Makwana said the training is critical to keep pace with new threats.

"The objective of the training is to provide both theoretical and practical instruction to officers and personnel regarding standard operating procedures, coordination mechanisms, rapid response protocols for contingencies, and modern security measures pertinent to the security arrangements of VIPs and VVIPs," he added.

He noted that effective protection now depends on technology and seamless coordination.

"This training program is poised to prove a significant initiative towards making the security framework for VIPs and VVIPs within the state more robust, coordinated, effective, and technologically advanced," DGP Makwana said.

The course brings together subject matter experts from key units including the Intelligence Wing, Chief Minister's Security Branch, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, and Dog Squad.

Sessions will cover threat perception, convoy and route sanitisation, access control, explosive detection, emergency drills, and contingency planning.

Officials said the programme combines classroom instruction with practical exercises to simulate real-world scenarios.

The aim is to standardise standard operating procedures (SOPs) across districts and reduce response time during emergencies involving protected persons.

Training modules will also address coordination mechanisms between district police, intelligence units, and specialised squads during VVIP movements and public events.

Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) A. Sai Manohar, Inspector General of Police (Intelligence) Ashish Chaudhary, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Law and Order and Security) Tarun Nayak, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Intelligence) D. Kalyan Chakravarty, and Assistant Inspector General of Police (Training) Abha Tirkey were present at the launch, along with other senior officers of the Special Branch.

- IANS

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Ananya R
Finally, they are paying attention to bomb detection and dog squad training. These unsung heroes deserve better equipment and resources. Hope the training is practical, not just theory!
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Priya S
VVIP security is important, but I hope the same energy goes into protecting common citizens too. Many districts still lack basic law and order. Let's not have a skewed system where VIPs get 4-day training while beat constables get nothing for years.
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Vikram M
In today's era of drones and cyber threats, traditional security methods are outdated. Glad DGP Makwana is emphasizing technology. But is the training also covering digital threats like GPS tracking and social media monitoring? 🤔
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Siddharth J
Great to see inter-agency coordination being taken seriously. Too often we see security lapses because Intelligence, Police, and other squads don't talk to each other. Hope this training breaks those silos. 🙏
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Rohit P
MPs and MLAs galore, but what about the safety of our school children and women? Our priorities are skewed. Instead of 4 days for VVIP security, maybe 4 days should be spent on community policing and traffic management. Just saying...
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Meera T
As a Bhopal resident, I'm glad the training is happening at Shyamla Hills. Hope the officers

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