Udupi: The passing out and attestation parade of newly recruited constables of the 11th batch of Police at Chandru Police Parade ground, was held with much pomp and celebration here on Tuesday.
IGP Western Range Hemanth Nimbalkar, in his address to the gathering, emphasised the importance of a good relationship between the people and the police.
He explained that the the police should keep every word of their oath to the best of their abilities. He asked the new recruits to leave behind pride and other such qualities and give themselves completely into their duties.
“The police must be accountable, transparent and on their best behaviour when dealing with the public. The humility and humble nature of trainees is lost once they become policemen. This is a precarious thing to happen. We are here to solve the problems of the people. We need to be patient and set examples,” he said.
He complimented the participants on having displayed the parade brilliantly. “You have done yourselves proud,” he added.
The parade included a slow and a quick parade by the probationers at the ground.
Dr. Sanjeev M Patil, Udupi District Superintendent of Police and Principal of the Training College, welcomed the gathering.
IGP Hemanth distributed prizes, mementos, and certificates to 95 policemen who excelled in indoor as well as outdoor sessions.
Santhosh Kumar Poojar Hubli-Dharwad was awarded the best all rounder.
The price distribution was followed by a report reading by DySP Kumaraswamy Udupi Sub Division.
Additional Superintendent of Police Kumarachandra, then administered the oath to the new constables.
The programme was concluded by DySP Kundapur Praveen Nayak, Sub Division, who gave the vote of thanks.
The ceremony was compered by Mahmohan Rao PSI Udupi district Police control room. Raghavendra R of District Reserved Armed Forces was the parade commander.
