Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Nicobari Tribe and PVTGs Join Andaman and Nicobar Police
People from the Nicobari tribe and other groups are joining the Andaman and Nicobar Police.
These groups, including the Onge and Great Andamanese, will become Home Guard Volunteers.
The police made sure to include women and people with different skills during the hiring process.
The police chief said they will get special training that respects their culture.
This is a big step towards bringing these communities closer to the police.
140 individuals from the Nicobari tribe and PVTGs will join the Andaman and Nicobar Police.
The recruitment includes members from the Onge, Great Andamanese, and Nicobari communities.
They will serve as Home Guard Volunteers after a successful recruitment process.
The DGP emphasized inclusive representation, particularly for women, in the recruitment.
Training will be provided, considering their culture and tradition.
- Who
- People from the Nicobari tribe, Onge, Great Andamanese, and Andaman and Nicobar Police.
- What
- 140 people from the Nicobari tribe and PVTGs are joining the Andaman and Nicobar Police as Home Guard Volunteers.
- When
- Recruitment process recently concluded.
- Where
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Why
- As part of gradual integration and to strengthen community-oriented policing.
- Total Recruits
- 140
- Tribes Involved
- Nicobari, Onge, Great Andamanese
- Role
- Home Guard Volunteers
- Focus
- Community-oriented policing
- Training
- Special, considering culture and tradition