Hyderabad: Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel National Police Academy’s passing out parade of 72nd batch of IPS probationers is held on Friday, August 6, at the academy in Hyderabad. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai reviewed the parade. After reviewing the parade led by batch topper Ranjeetha Sharma of Rajasthan cadre and the ceremonial oath taken by the candidates, Rai addressed them.

Rai began his address with the words of Sardar Vallabhai Patel- If you have a good police service, which has the freedom to make up their minds for the nation, you will have a united India. Rai’s message reads as flows: “There is a great contribution of police officers in keeping the nation strong and united. Even during the pandemic, they have rendered great service to the people of the country. More than 2,000 police officers have laid their lives in the fight against the pandemic. I express my wholehearted gratitude and condolence to their families.”  He went on to say to candidates:  “People of this nation wish that you work on the pillars of the constitution and it is possible only when you work with transparency, integrity, humility, courage, commitment, teamwork and have the courage to stand for truth. If you want to be a good police officer, your attitude and approach, persona and behavior should be of the highest standards.”. 

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