Port Blair, May 17: Andaman and Nicobar Police organized an impressive parade at Police Line this morning to welcome the new Director General of Police, Sudhir Yadav, IPS.
Marching contingents comprising of Police, IRBn, Fire Service and Home Guard personnel including a women Platoon took part in the parade.
An officer with vast experience in law enforcement, investigation of organized crime, intelligence gathering & surveillance and management of resources, Mr. Sudhir Yadav, IPS had earlier served in A&N Police from October 2000 to October 2003 as Deputy Inspeptor General of Police (Law & Order) and Administration. Prior-to this second posting to A&N Police as DGP, Mr. Sudhir Yadav held several important positions in Delhi Police such as Addl. Commissioner of Police (PM Security), Jt. CP (Special Police Unit for Women & Children), Jt. CP (Headquarters), Jt. CP (Northern Range) and Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) and (Vigilance).
In his address, the DGP appreciated the achievements made by the A&N Police in the past and recounted from his past experience of working in these islands.
“All officers and personnel must exhibit hard work, dedication and professionalism in rendering better services to the people of the islands,” Yadav said.
The new DGP also highlighted the importance of prevention of crimes against women, children and senior citizens.
