From Army to 'khaki': 16 ex-servicemen begin new chapter with Haryana Police

The convocation parade of the basic recruit course (batch 93) of ex-servicemen was organised on Friday at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Parade Ground, Haryana Police Academy (HPA), Madhuban.

HPA Director Arshinder Singh Chawla was the chief guest at the event. The training period of the batch was extended from December 16, 2024, to September 26, 2025. The batch comprised 16 recruits, all of whom are ex-servicemen.

The event began with a welcome address and training report presented by the academy SP, Pushpa. Academy DSP Naresh Ahlawat delivered the vote of thanks.

Haryana Armed Police, Madhuban, DIG Surinderpal Singh, and academy SP Baljinder Singh presented a memento to the chief guest as a token of remembrance.

Addressing the recruits, Chawla congratulated them and their families, commending their decision to once again choose a challenging path by joining the police force after distinguished service in the Army.

He lauded their courage, discipline, sacrifice, and patriotism, expressing confidence that they would carry forward the same tradition in Haryana Police to serve society with excellence.

Highlighting the significance of the occasion, Chawla said: “Your uniform may have changed in colour, but your sense of duty remains the same – to ensure the safety of society. This transition is not merely a change of service, but a greater responsibility. I am certain that your prior experience and dedication will bring positive outcomes. Today’s splendid parade is a testimony to your discipline, leadership, and physical endurance.”

He urged the recruits to uphold the oath of integrity, patriotism, impartiality, and honesty taken during the ceremony, and to work with positive energy, enhancing the pride of Haryana Police.

On the occasion, the top-performing recruits were felicitated. Constable Kuldeep Singh (4th Battalion) secured the first position, Constable Dinesh Kumar (5th Battalion) the second, and Constable Deepak (4th Battalion) the third.

They were honoured with first-class commendation certificates and cash rewards by the chief guest.