Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir has assured the territorial administration of all possible assistance in modernising the police force.
Speaking after reviewing the passing out parade of the 21st batch of police constables on Tuesday, he said Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had directed him to convey to the people of the Union Territory the complete backing of the Ministry in modernising the police force.
He complimented Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi and Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy for providing “excellent leadership in guiding the destiny of UT.”
Ms. Bedi in her address commended the recruitment board of the Police Department for conducting the recruitment in a just and transparent manner. “There was no controversy and no scam related to the recruitment drive,” she said.
‘Law & order is priority’
In his address, Mr. Narayanasamy said when his government assumed office it was a challenge to maintain law and order. The government was able to bring back normalcy on law and order front within a short period with the cooperation of all, he added. Making his intentions clear, he said rowdy elements would be dealt with in a stern manner.
A total of 303 recruits, including 173 India Reserve Battalion men, graduated from the Training College, after an impressive passing-out parade.
During the year-long training, the recruits were given basic training in policing, besides, swimming, driving, karate, English, Hindi and French languages.
The recruits also visited various parts of the country as part of Bharat Darshan programme and community service in villages such as Veerampattinam, Kalapet and Solai Nagar.
They were imparted lessons in cyber crime and use of online media, including Whatsapp, Facebook and Twitter.
The recruits were attached to various government departments to get accustomed to governance.
Later in the day, the Union Minister along with Director General of Police S.K. Gautam visited Mettupalayam Police Station. He also visited the Primary Health Centre at Sorapet.
He interacted with Ms. Bedi and Mr. Narayanasamy, separately.
