151 officer trainees to participate in 78th batch’s Dikshant Parade at National Police Academy

The 78th batch of officer trainees at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad will participate in the Dikshant Parade on October 17, 2026. The parade will feature 151 trainees, comprising 135 Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers and 16 foreign officers from Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan will serve as the chief guest.

The training curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including conventional policing, emerging challenges like cybercrime and cryptocurrency fraud, financial crimes, drug trafficking, and the use of drones. Practical instruction includes investigation and riot-control simulations, mock court proceedings, and outdoor training in weapons handling, fieldcraft, and tactical operations.

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