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201 Himveers, including 22 women, join ITBP ranks after 44-week training

Panchkula, Nov 4 (UNI) Two hundred and one recruits, including 22 women, took the oath and formally joined the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at a passing-out ceremony at the force's Basic Training Centre in Bhanu, near Panchkula, on Wednesday.
The 498th General Duty batch completed 44 weeks of rigorous physical, tactical, and professional training before being inducted into the force.
Additional Director General of ITBP's Western Command, Rajesh Kumar, IPS, reviewed the ceremony held under the guidance of IG BTC Ramakant Sharma. DIG V.V. Negi received the chief guest.
The batch of 179 male and 22 female recruits underwent intensive training in physical and mental endurance, drill, map reading, field craft, battle craft, judo-karate, internal security and weapons handling. Special emphasis was laid on marksmanship, operational efficiency and handling light, medium and heavy weapons.
Trainees were assessed throughout on physical fitness, professional competence and overall performance, with sports competitions, cultural programmes and demonstrations forming part of their development.
Constable/GD Vinod Sihag of the 8th Battalion won the Overall Best Trophy.
Constable/GD Naresh of CWS, ITBP, received the Best in Weapon Trophy. Constable/GD Praveen Kumar of the 51st Battalion and Constable/GD Sonu Singh of the North Frontier shared the Best in Firing Trophy.
Constable/GD Raman Lal of the 51st Battalion and Constable/GD Nandini of the 49th Battalion jointly received the Best in Endurance Trophy. Constable/GD Sohail Dogra of the 57th Battalion was awarded the Best in Drill Trophy.
Addressing the recruits, ADG Rajesh Kumar congratulated them on completing the training and urged them to uphold the force's traditions and professional standards while serving the nation. He expressed confidence that the new Himveers would discharge their duties with integrity and dedication.
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