Delhi Police celebrated its 78th Raising Day with a grand ceremonial parade at New Police Lines in Kingsway camp on Sunday ( 16.02.2025). Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai took the salute as Chief Guest in the presence of Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Vivek Bhagat led the parade as Parade Commander. The six companies of Delhi Police including Ceremonial Armed Police company, Anti-Riot Squad of Delhi Armed Police, Delhi Police Women Contingent, Security Battalion Squad, Commando Squad and Delhi Traffic Police Company marched on the beats of Police Band. The march was followed by Dog Squad, Women Bicycle Patrolling Squad, Motorcycle Squad of Traffic Police, North-East Assistance Team Van, Police Control Room Van, All Women PCR Van, Prakram Vahan, PCR Tourist Vehicle, Prakhar Vahan, SWAT Vahan, Vajra Vahan, Vikrant Vahan, Road Safety Vehicle, Nyayik Abhiraksha Vahan, Shaurya Vahan, Water Cannon and Mounted Police Squad. The Facial Recognition System Vahan which plays an important role in searching missing persons and identifying criminals and Delhi Police Mobile Forensic Van were also a part of today’s grand parade.As part of a special campaign to control cyber-crime and to make the general public aware of the cyber criminals , a short drama performance was also held just after the march past. The drama performance was a collaborative effort of IFSO Unit of Delhi Police Special Cell, Delhi Theatre Group and Delhi Police Academy.
Speaking on the occasion the MoS for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai congratulated everyone present on the occasion of 78th Raising Day of Delhi Police and also saluted the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty and expressed gratitude to their families.
Shri Rai also presented medals to 44 police personnel for Gallantry, Distinguished Service and Meritorious Service. The Police Medal for Gallantry (Posthumus) to Late ASI Shambhu Dayal Meena was received by his wife Smt. Sanjana.
The trophies for the best police station were also presented by Shri Rai. The trophy of best police station was awarded to PS Ambedkar Nagar which was received by the SHO Inspector Rampal. Police Station Kirti Nagar and Police Station Jama Masjid were declared the winners in second position. Inspectors Sanjeev Dodi (SHO Kirti Ngr) and Inspector Adesh Prakash ( SHO Jama Masjid) received the joint second position trophy. The third position trophy was received by Inspector Manish Kumar for PS Anand Vihar.
