Umiam (Meghalaya), December 7 (MExN): After 48 weeks of integrated basic training, 98 trainee police officers of the 42nd basic course took oath during the Dikshant Parade held on December 7 at North Eastern Police Academy (NEPA).
DR Doley Barman, IPS, Director NEPA administered oath. Sarbananda Sonowal, Chief Minister of Assam reviewed the Parade as chief guest and Yanthungo Patton, Home Minister of Nagaland, was also present as guest of honour. Many high ranking dignitaries, invitees and family members of the trainees witnessed the spectacular parade, stated a press release received here.
Among the 98 trainees in the rank of DySP (86), Sub Inspector (11), and Asst. Sub-Inspector (1), 58 were from Assam, 1 from Meghalaya, 15 from Arunachal Pradesh, 5 from Mizoram, 1 from Sikkim, 9 from Tripura, 7 from Nagaland, and 2 from Manipur.
On successful completion of the basic training, the trainees were awarded PG Diploma in ‘Police Administration and Investigation’ by Sardar Patel University of Police, Security And Criminal Justice, Jodhpur, Rajasthan with which NEPA has an MoU in regard to the said PG Diploma course.
Trainees who excelled in certain subjects/areas were also awarded medals and trophies at the Dikshant Parade. Among the DySP (Probationers) trainees, the Chief Minister Meghalaya Baton of Honour was given to Kakoli Banya Boruah, APS, as the best trainee in indoor training, the Chief Minister Arunachal Pradesh Baton of Honour and the Governor Meghalaya Sword of Honour were given to Rike Kamsi, APPS, as the best trainee in outdoor training and All Round Best DySP (P) respectively, the B.R. Lal Academy Running Trophy for exemplary conduct was given to Dashi Ram Reang, TPS and also to T.P. Bhutia, SPS.
Among the Cadet S.I./ASI trainees, T. Jongsen, C/S.I., Nagaland received the Chief Minister Meghalaya Baton of Honour as the best trainee in indoor training, the Chief Minster Sikkim Baton of Honour as the best trainee in outdoor training, the Governor Meghalaya Sword of Honour as the All Round Best Cadet S.I. and Late Ved Prakash Memorial Trophy as the Best Naga Cadet. For exemplary conduct during the training period, the B.R. Lal Academy Running Trophy was given to Miding Borang, C/S.I., Arunachal Pradesh. For sports activities, the Academy Running Trophies were given to Dekio Gumja, APPS as the best Sportsman and Moramee Das, APS as the best Sportswoman.
The release mentioned that the 42nd batch basic course started on January 17, 2016. In indoor subjects, the trainees were taught in three categories - Social Sciences, Police Sciences, and Legal Studies. They were also given library classes to update their knowledge.
Meanwhile, the outdoor subjects comprised of Physical training, Drill, Weapon training and Police operations. Two documentary film festivals were also organised for the trainees. Swimming, horse riding, driving etc. were also incorporated as part of the training curriculum.
During the training period, the trainees were sent to Manipur and Assam for undergoing special training with Indian Army for one week. They were also sent to National Police Academy, Hyderabad for two weeks for Tactics course. They visited various parts of the country in September 2016 for ten days to get practical exposure on policing in different states. The DySP trainees were also sent for ten days to Singapore for Overseas Training on community policing and police administration in November 2016.
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