347 police recruits pass out at Muttikulangara
A total of 347 police recruits completed their training at the Muttikulangara facility in Kerala. The ceremony included awards for excellence in various fields, including cyber forensics and physical defense, with Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala presiding.
Why it matters
The graduation of new recruits with specialized training in cybercrime and forensics reflects the modernization of law enforcement agencies.
As many as 347 recruits from the Kerala Armed Police (KAP) First and Second Battalions and the India Reserve Battalion took part in a passing out parade at Muttikulangara on Saturday. The recruits included 127 from KAP First Battalion, 110 from KAP Second Battalion and 110 police drivers from the India Reserve Battalion.
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, who received the parade salute, said police officers must protect the lives and property of people while upholding constitutional values. He said the entry of educated young people into the force would improve its performance and urged every officer to be a role model.
The recruits underwent training in physical fitness, weapons, firing, karate, yoga, swimming and self-defence. Indoor training covered topics including the Constitution, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Motor Vehicles Act, VIP security, telecommunications, social media and cybercrime. They also received training in forensic science, forensic medicine, penology, victimology and cyber forensics.
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