In a landmark ceremony at Panchkula, Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over the passing-out parade of the first batch of Haryana Police personnel to be trained under India's newly enacted criminal laws. The event, held on December 25, 2025, saw more than 5,000 recruits formally join the state police force, marking a significant shift towards a more modern and accountable law enforcement system.
A New Era of Policing Begins
Addressing the young officers, Amit Shah congratulated them on completing their training and transitioning into full-fledged members of the Haryana Police. He emphasized the heavy responsibility now on their shoulders to safeguard the state's internal security. Shah pointed out that this batch is the first since 1966 to receive training based on the recently implemented criminal laws, framing the occasion as a historic pivot in Indian policing.
The Home Minister stated that today's policing is vastly more technology-driven and accountable than in the past. He told the recruits they were entering a proud tradition where duty stands above all else, and that their training had instilled a strong emphasis on public trust, operational efficiency, and the use of modern technology.
Addressing Modern Security Challenges
Shah outlined the key challenges facing Haryana, which the new officers must now help combat. These include drug trafficking, human trafficking, cybercrime, and organised crime. He stressed that tackling these complex issues would require a collective, professional effort from the entire police force.
Highlighting the changing demographics of the police, Shah expressed particular satisfaction at seeing young women leading the parade. He called it a powerful message for the nation when daughters stand at the forefront of public service and security.
A Merit-Based, Educated Force
Sharing details about the new batch, the Home Minister revealed that 85 percent of the recruits are graduates or postgraduates, with the average age being just 26 years. This reflects a young, well-educated police force ready for contemporary challenges.
Reflecting on the past, Shah recalled his own experience working in Haryana and noted that jobs were once often secured through recommendations and favoritism, or "parchi-kharchi." He contrasted this with the present, stating that deserving youth are now getting jobs purely on merit, and the newly inducted personnel are living proof of this positive change.
Tributes and Future Recruitments
The ceremony also paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth centenary year. Shah announced that a statue of Vajpayee would be unveiled on the occasion, describing him as a steadfast leader whose legacy, including steering India to become a nuclear power, continues to inspire the nation.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who also addressed the gathering, announced that the state government would soon recruit an additional 6,000 police personnel, including 1,000 women officers. He credited the guidance of the Union Home Minister and the Prime Minister for strengthening and modernizing the Haryana Police, which was recently honoured with the President's Colour on February 14.
CM Saini described the ceremony as a historic moment of pride for the families and the state. He confirmed that the new recruits had received specialized training not only in the three new criminal laws but also in advanced operational and technological skills, preparing them for the demands of 21st-century law enforcement.
