A total of 449 newly recruited Unarmed Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) officially became part of the Gujarat Police after receiving their appointment letters from Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. The induction ceremony was attended by Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik, and other senior officials from the Home and Police departments.
Addressing the new officers, Chief Minister Patel emphasized the importance of serving with dedication, honesty, and a spirit of public service. He highlighted the role of a police officer in earning society’s trust and confidence, beyond just law enforcement. Patel urged the recruits to uphold values like “Nagrik Devo Bhava” and “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” in their service to the community and the nation.
CM Patel commended the Gujarat Police Recruitment Board for its transparent recruitment process and expressed confidence in the officers’ contribution towards Gujarat’s development goals. Deputy CM Sanghavi congratulated the recruits, emphasizing the police force’s role in not only combating crime but also responding to emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters.
The event also marked the release of new training materials by the Gujarat Police Academy, covering various aspects of law enforcement and human rights. Additionally, an in-house e-module initiative by the Police Department was introduced during the ceremony, attended by dignitaries and senior police officials.
