The 3rd MLP (1st IR) Battalion hosted its passing out parade after 10 years for the second batch of armed branch recruit constables today in Sahbseiñ, West Jaiñtia Hills district.
The ceremony was attended by Director General of Police Idashisha Nongrang, who served as the chief guest, along with Commandant of the Battalion Vivekanand Singh Rathore, Superintendent of Police Chemphang Syrti and other senior officers.
Nongrang welcomed the new recruits to the Meghalaya Police, and congratulated the cadets on completing their rigorous training.
She said while there are many challenges ahead the cadres should remember the exemplary conduct they displayed at the training centre. She encouraged them to carry this conduct throughout their service.
Rathore stated that the passing out parade marks a major milestone in the career of any police officer or subordinate ranks. He described it as a momentous and deeply gratifying occasion for all officers and members involved in the Unit.
The Commandant lauded the discipline and commitment of the recruit constables, acknowledging with pride that there was not a single complaint received against any of the recruit constables or followers throughout the training course at the training center.
He informed that this is the second batch of training held at the center, with the first conducted in 2014 which include 97 recruit constables from the 3rdBattalion and 6th Battalion. The current batch consist of 71 recruit constables from various unit and Districts including West Garo Hills DEF, East Khasi Hills DEF, East Garo Hills DEF, 1st Meghalaya Police Battalion, West Jaintia Hills DEF, Special Branch, CID, Ribhoi District, North Garo Hills DEF, South Garo Hills DEF along with one driver and Eight followers.
The DGP handed trophies to the winners in different discipline – Best in Arms handling to ABRC Lectush Sangma from West Garo Hills DEF Tura, best in firing to ABRC Tengsrang Sangma from East Garo Hills DEF, Williamnagar, best in B.P.E.T to ABRC Sumardeiakor Niang from West Garo Hills, Tura, Best in P.P.T to ABRC Jenggilbirth Ch. Marak from West Garo Hills, Tura, best exemplary conduct to ABRC Octoborn Talang from West Garo Hills, DEF, Tura and overall rounder to ABRC Ynsateilang Kharsyntiew from East Khasi Hills, DEF, Shillong.
