77th IPS batch passes out from Hyderabad’s National Police Academy with 174 officers

Hyderabad: The 77th batch of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers completed training at the National Police Academy (NPA) in Hyderabad on Friday. The passing out parade took place with great pride and ceremony. BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary attended the event as the chief guest.

He received the ceremonial salute from the IPS probationers and presented awards to top achievers. Moreover, he praised their discipline and dedication throughout training. Addressing the gathering, Chawdhary said IPS officers play a crucial role in combating drugs, smuggling, and terrorism. He also urged them to uphold human rights and face future challenges with confidence.

IPS officers told to combine technology with fieldwork

The BSF chief advised young officers to focus on cybercrime and financial fraud. “Do not rely only on technology; engage directly with people,” he said. Furthermore, he called the police station the first source of trust for every citizen.

Chawdhary also reminded the trainees that fitness is essential for effective policing. “A strong and healthy officer can perform every duty with energy,” he noted. In addition, he urged them to implement new laws firmly and stay true to the Constitution. “You are not just IPS officers but protectors of the poor and the powerless,” he told them.

174 officers graduate; 62 women among 77th IPS batch in Hyderabad

In total, 174 IPS trainees passed out in the 77th IPS batch in Hyderabad, including 62 women and 112 men. Tamil Nadu cadre officer Anjit A. Nair served as the parade commander. Among them, 21 officers were below 25 years, while 87 were between 25 and 28. Another 66 were above 28 years of age.

Meanwhile, Telangana received four postings: Ayesha Fatima (Madhya Pradesh), Mandhare Soham Sunil (Maharashtra), Manisha Nehra (Rajasthan), and Rahul Kant (Jharkhand). However, none of them belonged to the home cadre.

Two trainees from Telangana — Abhijit Pandey and S. Deepti Chauhan — completed training but were allotted to Manipur and Uttar Pradesh cadres, respectively. Moreover, Uttar Pradesh produced the highest number of IPS officers this year with 35, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan with 19 each, Delhi with 17, Bihar with 12, and Haryana with 10.