Garhwal Post Bureau
Hyderabad, 17 Oct: Kuhoo Garg, a 2024-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and daughter of Ashok Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of Sports University of Haryana and former Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttarakhand, has achieved a remarkable distinction at the Passing Out Parade held at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad. Kuhoo Garg was adjudged the ‘Best Outdoor Probationer’ and conferred the prestigious ‘Sword of Honour’. She also won the ‘Best Drill’ award.
The ‘Sword of Honour’ is awarded to the Best Outdoor Probationer based on an assessment of an officer’s overall performance across approximately 15 to 20 outdoor training activities during the course. These include firing, horse riding, commando training, swimming, drill, sports and various other physical and skill-based activities.
Demonstrating consistent excellence across these demanding activities, Garg earned the distinction of being named the Best Outdoor Probationer in her batch.
Kuhoo also secured the ‘Best Drill’ award. Precision, discipline, coordination and consistent practice are essential to excel in drill. Her outstanding performance in this area further demonstrated her proficiency and discipline throughout the training programme.
The National Police Academy provides IPS officers with rigorous and comprehensive training. The programme prepares officers to face physically and mentally demanding situations. Through her excellent performance across various training disciplines, Garg established a distinct identity for herself.
Her parents, Ashok Kumar and Alaknanda, were present in Hyderabad to witness this proud moment. Seeing their daughter receive the prestigious ‘Sword of Honour’ during the Passing Out Parade was an emotional and memorable occasion for them.
Expressing happiness over Kuhoo Garg’s achievement, her father, Ashok Kumar, congratulated her. He said the achievement was the result of her hard work, discipline, consistent practice and dedication to her goals.
He emphasised that excellence in police service requires not only physical fitness but also mental fortitude, leadership qualities and a strong sense of responsibility.
He further said that the ‘Sword of Honour’ and ‘Best Drill’ awards were a matter of pride not only for Kuhoo but for the entire family. Earning these honours through outstanding performance in various challenging training activities reflected her commitment and dedication.
For Garg, this achievement marks a significant and proud milestone in the early stages of her IPS career. Her success is also an inspiration to young people who aspire to join the Indian Police and other prestigious services.
Family members, friends and well-wishers have congratulated Kuhoo Garg on her remarkable achievement and wished her a bright and successful future.
The ‘Sword of Honour’ was presented to her by the chief guest, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan.
