The North Eastern Police Academy (NEPA) in Umsaw marked a significant milestone on Friday, with the graduation of 90 police personnel during its 53rd Dikshant Parade, or Passing Out Parade, for the basic training course.
Representing Meghalaya, Manipur, Assam, and Nagaland, the batch showcased the academy’s commitment to preparing officers for the region’s unique policing challenges.
The cohort included 27 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySP Probationers), 2 Inspectors, 56 Cadet Sub-Inspectors (SIs), and 5 Cadet Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs).
Among the graduates were 6 DySPs and 40 SIs from Meghalaya, 14 SIs from Assam, 13 DySPs and 6 SIs from Manipur, and 8 DySPs and 3 SIs from Nagaland, all set to strengthen the law enforcement framework across the northeastern states.
The grand passing-out parade (Dikshant Parade), was inspected by Conrad K. Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya. The Chief Minister officially commissioned the officers into active policing. Danesh Rana, IPS, Director of NEPA, administered the oath of service to the graduating officers.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma commended NEPA’s contributions over the past 46 years, during which the institution has trained over 36,088 personnel. In his speech, he stressed the importance of humility in policing, urging the graduates to remain grounded and dedicated to their roles as law enforcement officers.
“This academy was started in 1978. It’s as old as I am and through these last 46 years. More than 36 088 personnel have received training in this academy. And as we could hear from the report that was given by our director, that this Academy has evolved and has learnt to adopt and improve the different modules, the different areas of training that are required as per the situation,” Chief Minister Sangma said.
Further, the CM called upon the young officers to keep duty before self and serve with integrity, passion and respect, safeguarding the rights and honour of the people.
“While you now hold positions of authority, always remember the importance of humility. Stay grounded, serve with dedication, and remain true to the responsibilities entrusted to you,” The CM advised the graduates.
The event was attended by senior officials from Assam and Meghalaya, special invitees, parents and relatives of the trainee officers, in-service trainees from the Explosives and Bomb Disposal Course, participants in the Training of Trainers (ToT) program on Disaster Management, and NEPA staff and their families.
The parade was a highlight of the ceremony and was commanded by DySP Probationer D. Theingam Thangal of the Manipur Police Service, reflecting the discipline and training instilled in the newly commissioned officers. According to a press release, the officers began their training at NEPA on December 4, 2023.