Telangana Police welcomes largest-ever batch of women constables

Telangana State Police celebrates record number of women constables, emphasizing education, inclusivity, and modern policing challenges.

A record number of 2,338 women , the highest ever in Telangana, were among the 8,047 Stipendiary Cadet Trainee Police Constables (SCTPCs) of the Telangana State Police who graduated at passing-out parades held across the State on Thursday (November 21, 2024).

Of the 8,047 SCTPCs, 1211 graduated from at the RBVRR Police Academy. Speaking at the event parade held at the academy, Telangana DGP Jitender reaffirmed the government’s dedication to empower women through increased representation in the police force. “The idea is to enable women officers to effectively handle petitioners of all age groups at police stations,” he said, emphasising the importance of women in policing.

Acknowledging the challenges of training, the DGP encouraged the officers to maintain mental resilience. “While the initial days of training might have been tough, your progress demonstrates your ability to overcome challenges and excel,” he remarked.

He lauded the educational qualifications of the batch, with nearly 20% holding postgraduate degrees in fields such as management, M. Sc., and M. Pharma. “This shows the department’s commitment to attract highly educated individuals. Use your education and technical skills to address emerging challenges like cybercrime, political violence, and narcotics,” he urged.

The DGP concluded the speech by emphasising respect for citizens’ human rights, asking officers to treat people with fairness and dignity to foster trust and cooperation.

Abhilasha Bisht, director of the RBVRR Police Academy, reflected on the rigorous training that began in February, noting the addition of modern criminal laws, narcotics training, cybercrime, self-defense, and stress management to the syllabus. “Training such a large batch came with logistical challenges. But, with dedication, we delivered a strong program,” she said.

Highlighting inclusivity, Ms. Bisht spoke of special arrangements made for cadets who are mothers, allowing them to balance child care without missing sessions.