In a significant boost to law enforcement in the state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over a grand passing-out parade for over 5,000 new constables joining the Haryana Police force. The event, held at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Chandigarh on Wednesday, marks a pivotal shift towards a more educated and technologically proficient police constabulary for the state.
A New Era of Educated and Tech-Savvy Policing
The ceremony celebrated the graduation of 5,061 constables from Recruit Basic Course Batch-93. These recruits completed an intensive nine-month training programme spanning from December 16, 2024, to September 22, 2025, across five centres including Madhuban and RTC Bhondsi. This batch is distinguished by its exceptional academic qualifications, signaling a move away from traditional policing models.
According to A S Chawla, director of the Haryana Police Academy, the force is now prioritizing intellectual capacity and technological fluency. The profile of this cohort is remarkable: it includes 969 postgraduates and 3,324 graduates, meaning over 80% of the recruits hold a degree. To enhance public interaction and specialized investigations, especially in cybercrime, the batch has been trained for multilingual proficiency in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.
Furthermore, every new constable has been registered on the government's "Karmayogi Portal" for continuous capacity-building, underscoring a commitment to digital integration and tech-driven policing methods.
Women Constables Dominate Top Honors
In a landmark achievement highlighting gender empowerment within the force, women trainees secured the top positions in the graduating batch. Nishu from Jind district claimed the overall first rank. She was followed by Mohit from Gurugram in second place. Manjeet Chahal of Hisar secured third place and was also awarded the prestigious "Best Outdoor Trophy" for excellence in physical field tactics. Officials stated that these results underscore a successful push for equality within the police ranks.
Comprehensive Training for Modern Challenges
The rigorous training curriculum was designed to create a well-rounded officer for the 21st century. It balanced traditional essentials like physical fitness, weapon handling, and field tactics with modern legal and humanitarian modules. Key areas of focus included:
- Disaster management procedures
- Human rights and legal knowledge
- Citizen-centric services and public communication
This approach ensures the constables are prepared not just for enforcement, but also for service and crisis situations.
The new batch also adds valuable diversity to the state force. While most recruits are from Haryana's rural and urban areas, 32 trainees hail from other Indian states. The ceremony was attended by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and senior administrative officers, reflecting the high political and administrative importance placed on this expansion and modernization of the state's police force.
