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Telangana's first all-women police band unveiled in Malkajgiri
In the Indian state of Telangana, a place called Malkajgiri has made a brand-new police band.
What is special about it?
It is the very first police band made only of women police officers.
Eleven women are in the band, and they play music together.
The women practiced for nine whole months to learn how to play instruments.
They learned to play the saxophone, trumpet, bass drum and side drum.
They also learned to sing songs in Hindi, Telugu and Western languages.
The band got three new special uniforms, including a fancy black-and-white one for parades.
During their first show, the band played patriotic songs and everyone appreciated it.
The police also gave medals to 83 other officers for doing great work on special national days.
The Malkajgiri commissionerate formed Telangana police's first all-women band with 11 women personnel.
The team underwent nine months of training in songs, compositions and band performances.
Personnel were trained in Hindi, Telugu and Western songs and instruments including saxophone, trumpet, bass drum and side drum.
Three types of special uniforms, including a ceremonial black-and-white uniform, were designed for the band.
Commissioner B. Sumathi also honoured 83 police personnel with Mahonnatha Seva, Uttama Seva and Seva medals.
- Who
- Malkajgiri police commissioner B. Sumathi and 11 women police personnel
- What
- The formation of Telangana police's first all-women band, along with the honouring of 83 police personnel with medals
- Where
- Malkajgiri commissionerate, Telangana, India (reported from Hyderabad)
- When
- Not specified in the article; medals covered the Republic Day (January 26) and Telangana Formation Day (June 2) occasions
- Why
- To demonstrate that women can excel alongside men in every field and to perform at ceremonial parades, police events and official functions
Key facts
- First all-women police band
- Telangana police
- Band members
- 11 women personnel
- Training duration
- 9 months
- Uniforms
- 3 types, including a ceremonial black-and-white uniform
- Instruments trained on
- Saxophone, trumpet, bass drum, side drum
- Songs performed
- Hindi, Telugu and Western songs
- Police commissioner
- B. Sumathi
- Personnel honoured
- 83 personnel with Mahonnatha Seva, Uttama Seva and Seva medals
Quotes
B. Sumathi
Malkajgiri police commissioner
“This is the first-ever women police band, with 11 women personnel taking part in the initiative.”
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