449 unarmed PSIs get appointment letters

Gandhinagar: A total of 449 newly recruited unarmed police sub-inspectors (PSIs) were formally inducted into Gujarat Police after receiving their appointment letters from chief minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Wednesday.Deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi attended the programme alongside DGP G S Malik, Gujarat Police Recruitment Board chairperson Neerja Gotru and senior officials of the home and police departments.Addressing the newly appointed officers, the chief minister urged them to discharge their duties with dedication, honesty and a spirit of public service while upholding the principles of 'Nagrik Devo Bhava’ and 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. He said the responsibility of a police officer extends beyond enforcing law, and includes earning the trust and confidence of society.