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Shah Pledges Central Backing as Haryana Inducts 5,061 Police Recruits Under New Criminal Laws

The Home Minister highlighted mandatory forensic crime-scene visits for serious offences to tighten evidence-driven investigations.

Overview

  • At a passing-out parade in Panchkula, 5,061 constables from RBC Batch-93 formally joined the Haryana Police, the first state cohort inducted after the new criminal laws took effect.
  • Amit Shah said the revamped legal framework defines forensic roles with compulsory expert visits for crimes carrying penalties of more than seven years.
  • He asserted that the Union government stands "like a rock" with states combating drug and human trafficking, cybercrime and organised crime.
  • Haryana Police reported the cohort trained from December 16, 2024, to September 22, 2025, and includes 969 postgraduates, 3,324 graduates and 768 with Class 12 or diploma qualifications.
  • Shah cited the state's expanded policing footprint of five ranges and 19 districts and noted a current force strength of about 77,000 personnel.