During a ceremony for over 11,600 newly-recruited police personnel, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel highlighted the need for respect for human rights and integrity in law enforcement. He encouraged officers to prioritise humility and service to citizens while embracing modern policing initiatives.
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-Krishna Kripa
Gujarat
Chief
Minister
Bhupendra
Patel
addressed
newly-recruited
police
officers,
emphasising
the
importance
of
respecting
human
rights
and
upholding
constitutional
values
while
enforcing
the
law.
Speaking
at
a
ceremony
in
Gandhinagar,
where
over
11,600
Lok
Rakshaks
received
appointment
letters,
Patel
highlighted
the
need
for
impartiality
in
their
duties.
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During
a
ceremony
for
over
11,600
newly-recruited
police
personnel,
Gujarat
CM
Bhupendra
Patel
highlighted
the
need
for
respect
for
human
rights
and
integrity
in
law
enforcement.
He
encouraged
officers
to
prioritise
humility
and
service
to
citizens
while
embracing
modern
policing
initiatives.
During
his
speech,
Patel
stressed
that
an
appointment
letter
is
more
than
just
a
job
offer;
it
represents
a
commitment
to
responsibility,
discipline,
and
national
service.
He
urged
the
new
recruits
to
prioritise
humility
in
speech,
politeness
in
behaviour,
and
integrity
in
action.
The
Chief
Minister
expressed
confidence
that
these
officers
would
be
guided
by
the
principle
of
“Nagrik
Devo
Bhavah,” meaning
citizens
are
like
God.
Focus
on
Smart
Policing
Patel
shared
insights
on
smart
policing
initiatives
aimed
at
modernising
the
police
force.
He
mentioned
advancements
such
as
state-wide
CCTV
networks,
Command
and
Control
Centres,
body-worn
cameras,
and
cyber
safety
projects.
These
technological
enhancements
are
designed
to
strengthen
the
police
force’s
capabilities.
The
Chief
Minister
noted
that
the
youth
joining
the
force
are
technologically
adept,
which
will
aid
in
capacity
building.
He
expressed
optimism
that
Gujarat
will
lead
in
building
a
“Viksit
Bharat” or
Developed
India
by
2047.
This
vision
aligns
with
the
state’s
efforts
to
enhance
police
operations
through
technology.
Empowerment
Through
Uniform
Deputy
Chief
Minister
Harsh
Sanghavi
congratulated
the
11,607
newly-appointed
candidates.
Holding
the
home
portfolio,
Sanghavi
highlighted
that
joining
the
Gujarat
police
empowers
them
to
combat
social
evils.
He
stated
that
the
uniform
symbolises
their
power
to
serve
and
protect
citizens
under
all
circumstances.
Sanghavi
encouraged
recruits
to
work
with
renewed
energy
and
enthusiasm
to
uphold
the
dignity
and
honour
of
their
uniform.
He
advised
them
to
remain
connected
to
their
communities
as
ordinary
citizens
even
after
donning
the
uniform.
This
connection
ensures
they
stay
grounded
and
aware
of
local
issues.
Transparent
Posting
Process
For
the
first
time
in
Gujarat,
selected
candidates
will
have
a
say
in
their
preferred
district
for
posting.
Sanghavi
explained
that
transparent
rules
have
been
established
to
facilitate
postings
in
home
or
nearby
districts
whenever
possible.
This
approach
aims
to
accommodate
personal
preferences
while
maintaining
operational
efficiency.
Additionally,
preparations
are
underway
for
conducting
physical
tests
for
new
recruitment
by
January’s
end.
This
step
is
part
of
ongoing
efforts
to
streamline
recruitment
processes
and
ensure
transparency
in
selecting
candidates
for
various
roles
within
the
police
force.
The
ceremony
underscored
the
commitment
of
Gujarat’s
leadership
to
modernise
its
police
force
while
maintaining
strong
community
ties.
By
focusing
on
technological
advancements
and
transparent
processes,
the
state
aims
to
enhance
its
law
enforcement
capabilities
effectively.
With
inputs
from
PTI
