25th All India Police Band Competition at ARTC&S Shokhuvi

November 19, 2024 4 Views No Comment

Morung Express News
Dimapur | November 19

25 police and para-military bands from across India have turned up for the 25th All India Police Band Competition being hosted by the Assam Rifles in Nagaland. Nagaland Governor La Ganesan declared the competition open at the inaugural programme on November 18 at the Assam Rifles Training Centre & School, Shokhuvi, Chümoukedima.

“Let this event be a reminder of the strength of our nation’s spirit, the dedication of our police forces and the unifying power of music,” said Ganesan, in his address.

According to him, the competition celebrates not only musical ability but also the spirit of unity, discipline and dedication that the police forces exhibit. Musical instruments have been a cornerstone of military tradition, serving roles that extend beyond music.

“They play a crucial part in military structure, communication, morale and national identity,” he said, while stating the 25th All India Police Band Competition should stand as a testament to the hard work and commitment of “our police personnel.”

While urging the participants to embrace the spirit of competition with enthusiasm and sportsmanship, he added that the true essence of such a competition lies in forging bonds of friendship.

The competition features bands from the Maharashtra Police, Andaman and Nicobar Police, Andhra Pradesh State Police, Assam Police, BSF, Chhattisgarh Police, CISF, CRPF, Gujarat Police, ITBP, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Jharkhand Police, Karnataka State Police, Kerala Police, Madhya Pradesh Police, Meghalaya State Police, Nagaland Police, Odisha Police, RPF, Rajasthan Police, SSB, Tamil Nadu Police, Telangana State Police, West Bengal Police and Assam Rifles.