Andhra Pradesh - Ongole   

Uphold the image of the dept., women constables told

ONGOLE : Additional Director General of Police Durga Prasad on Tuesday exhorted the constables to uphold the image of the department and provide not only security but also the feeling of security among people particularly women.

He was addressing the passing-out parade of women constables held in police training college here on Tuesday. Mr Durga Prasad said that as many as 12,000 candidates would be completing their training and joining the department all over the state on Tuesday making it a red-letter day. Saying that policemen are closely watched in the society and any misdeed is highlighted, he cautioned them to behave properly and bring good name to the department.

As many as 630 women constables were given nine-month training at the police training college here. It was for the first time that women constables were trained outside Hyderabad.

Mr Durga Prasad complimented the women contingent for performing better than APSP team.

He gave away all-round performance award to G Nagamani of Khammam, who led the parade. The trained constables gave demonstrations on karate and anti-naxal operations.

District Collector, Kantilal Dande and Superintendent of Police, V Navinchand attended.

Police training college principal, P Sridhar, welcomed gathering.

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