Bhubaneswar, 06 April (H.S.): The convocation ceremony of the 9th batch of DSP probationers was held at the Biju Patnaik State Police Academy on Monday morning, marking the successful completion of their foundational training.
Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania attended the event as the Chief Guest and took the ceremonial salute during the parade. A total of five DSP probationers from the ninth batch successfully completed their training and participated in the ceremony.
Addressing the newly inducted officers, the DGP congratulated them and urged them to dedicate themselves to public service as a strong and responsible force within the Odisha Police. He emphasized that the high-quality training imparted at the academy would help shape them into competent, disciplined, and professional officers.
Highlighting future challenges, he advised the officers to tackle cybercrime, organized crime, and other emerging threats with courage and integrity. He also spoke about various initiatives undertaken by the state government to modernize and strengthen the police force, including the creation of new posts, recruitment drives, and expansion of specialized units such as OSSF, OISF, and ODRAF, along with improved traffic management systems.
The DGP further stressed the importance of effective implementation of new criminal laws and enhancing public awareness. Reiterating the core motto of Odisha Police, “Service and Protection,” he called upon officers to prioritize the safety of vulnerable sections of society, including women and children, while maintaining professionalism, sensitivity, and good public conduct.
During the ceremony, meritorious trainees were felicitated for their outstanding performance. Srishti Pradhan was awarded the Governor’s Medal and Trophy for being the Best Probationer, along with top honours in indoor subjects and the NICFS Medal. Sourabh Ranjan Pradhan was recognised as the second-best probationer and secured the highest marks in outdoor subjects, while Pankaj Majhi received the Director’s Trophy for best performance in the AET course.
The event was attended by senior police officials, including Academy Director S. Saini, retired officers, family members of trainees, and members of the media.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda
