Leh, Oct 6: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday attended the valedictory function and passing-out parade of Sub-Inspectors, Head Constables, Followers and Special Police Officers (SPOs) at the Police Training School, Stongsar.
A total of 114 newly recruited SPOs completed their training and were inducted into the Ladakh Police. They will be deployed in the newly created districts of Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Drass and Zanskar to augment police manpower and strengthen the force’s presence in remote and difficult-to-access areas.
The passing-out parade also marked the completion of pre-promotional courses by 99 serving personnel.
These include eight Sub-Inspectors undergoing courses for promotion to Inspectors, nine Assistant Sub-Inspectors for promotion to Sub-Inspectors, 77 Head Constables for promotion to Assistant Sub-Inspectors and five Police Followers for induction as Constables.
Saxena inspected the parade and took the salute of the marching contingents during the ceremonial march past. He also presented awards to the Overall Best, Indoor Best, Outdoor Best and Best Marchman among the trainees and serving personnel. The Chief Drill Inspector was also felicitated for his contribution to their training and preparation.
Congratulating the personnel, the LG said policing in Ladakh involved unique challenges due to its vast geographical spread, high-altitude locations, difficult terrain, extreme weather and dispersed settlements.
“Ladakh Police performs its duty in some of the most challenging conditions in the country, and the courage, discipline and dedication of its personnel deserve our highest appreciation,” he said.
Saxena said the induction of 114 SPOs and professional advancement of 99 serving personnel would further strengthen the police force across Ladakh.
He emphasised that professional advancement in the police was not merely about assuming a higher rank but also about taking on greater responsibility, leadership and accountability.
The LG stressed the importance of legal knowledge, investigation skills, technology, discipline, integrity and professional conduct in modern policing.
Saxena also inaugurated four building blocks comprising 24 two-BHK family quarters for eligible personnel from the rank of Follower to Head Constable.
Constructed at a cost of Rs 11.04 crore, the quarters have been designed keeping Ladakh’s harsh climatic conditions in view.
The LG said initiatives for police housing were aimed at ensuring better facilities and welfare support for personnel serving in the region.
Saxena also launched the official emblem, flag, logo and shoulder, cap and belt badges of the Ladakh Fire & Rescue Service.
He e-inaugurated the service’s official website, which will provide citizens and other stakeholders access to Fire NOC services, fire-safety guidelines, advisories, forms, rules and regulations, emergency contact details, fire station information and public awareness material.
A Comprehensive Fire Safety Handbook for Ladakh was also released on the occasion.
The handbook covers fire prevention, safety measures, emergency response, evacuation procedures, rescue operations and public awareness. It is intended as a reference for citizens, commercial establishments, institutions, offices and other stakeholders.
The LG expressed confidence that the induction of new personnel, professional advancement of serving police personnel and initiatives for police welfare and Fire & Rescue Services would make Ladakh’s security and emergency response systems more modern, responsive, professional and people-centric.
He also paid tribute to the officers and personnel of the Ladakh Police and Ladakh Fire & Rescue Service, saying their courage, professionalism and commitment constituted a vital strength of the region’s security and emergency response system.
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