A total of 449 newly recruited Unarmed Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) were inducted into the Gujarat Police after receiving their appointment letters from Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at a ceremony held in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. The event marked the formal entry of the newly selected officers into the state police force, with senior government and police officials highlighting the importance of discipline, integrity, and public service in law enforcement.

Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik, Gujarat Police Recruitment Board Chairperson Dr Neerja Gotru, and senior officials from the Home and Police departments attended the programme. Addressing the newly appointed officers, Chief Minister Patel encouraged them to perform their duties with honesty, dedication, and a strong sense of responsibility towards society.

Patel said the role of a police officer goes beyond enforcing laws and includes building public confidence and maintaining trust between citizens and the administration. He urged the recruits to follow the principles of “Nagrik Devo Bhava” and “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” while serving people. The Chief Minister said that the actions and conduct of individual officers directly influence the reputation of the entire police force.

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The Chief Minister advised the newly appointed PSIs to maintain discipline throughout their careers and assured them that the government would support officers who carry out their responsibilities with sincerity and integrity. He also praised the Gujarat Police Recruitment Board for conducting a transparent selection process and expressed confidence that the new officers would contribute towards strengthening law enforcement in the state.

Harsh Sanghavi congratulated the recruits on becoming part of the Gujarat Police and highlighted the wider role played by police personnel during emergencies. He said police officers not only work to prevent crime but also act as first responders during situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic, heavy rainfall, and natural disasters. He emphasised the importance of public service and preparedness in policing.

During the ceremony, new training materials prepared by the Gujarat Police Academy were also released. The books cover areas including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, forensic science, criminology, community policing, police organisation, human behaviour, and human rights. An in-house e-module developed by the Police Department was also launched to support training and professional development of personnel.

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