Historic Home Guard Induction: Embracing Diversity in Andaman and Nicobar
Over 500 home guard volunteers, including members of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups and the Nicobari tribe, have completed their training with the Andaman and Nicobar Police. This inclusive recruitment emphasized gender representation and cultural diversity, with significant participation from local tribes, enhancing community integration and law enforcement representation.
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In an unprecedented move, 501 home guard volunteers, including eight from Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) and 132 from the Nicobari tribe, have completed their rigorous training and officially joined the ranks of the Andaman and Nicobar Police, according to DGP Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal.
This significant recruitment drive, the largest of its kind in recent years, highlights the inclusive representation of local tribes. The final selection saw 132 Nicobari, five Onge, three Great Andamanese, and 137 veteran home guard volunteers re-enlisted, emphasizing gender inclusivity with 134 women making up 24.72% of the batch.
Recruits underwent comprehensive training focused on physical aptitude and theoretical knowledge spanning weapon handling, fire-fighting, and disaster management. This initiative follows a five-year recruitment hiatus and aims to fill vacancies through a transparent and merit-based process, marking a pivotal achievement in Andaman and Nicobar's policing efforts.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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