Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Ladakh Police Welcomes Over 450 Recruits in Historic Parade
Imagine a brand new police force in a place called Ladakh!
Over 450 new officers, including many women, just finished training.
They had a special parade to celebrate.
This is the first time they've had such a parade since Ladakh became a 'Union Territory', like a special area run by the central government.
The leaders are excited because it shows the police are getting stronger and better at protecting everyone.
They're also making sure the police have the best training and equipment.
They want the police to be friendly and helpful, especially towards women.
They are also planning on more officers to join the force soon.
Over 450 recruits, including 209 women, joined the Ladakh Police.
The event marked the first passing-out parade since Ladakh became a Union Territory in 2019.
Lt Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, addressed the parade.
The Police Training Centre at Stong-Sar represents a new era of training.
The recruitment of sub-inspectors will begin soon to strengthen the force.
- Who
- Over 450 recruits, including 209 women, and Ladakh Police officials
- What
- First passing-out parade of the Ladakh Police since becoming a Union Territory, with over 450 recruits joining the force.
- When
- October 25th (reported)
- Where
- Leh, Ladakh
- Why
- To mark the formal induction of new police personnel and celebrate the growth of the Ladakh Police.
- Total Recruits
- Over 450
- Female Recruits
- 209
- Location
- Leh, Ladakh
- Event
- First Passing-Out Parade of Ladakh Police as UT
- Date
- October 25 (reported)
- Training Location
- Police Training Centre, Stong-Sar