Indian Police Service probationer Ms. Kuhoo Garg has earned a notable recognition at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad, where she was presented the Medal for Best Probationer in Drill.
Garg belongs to the 78th Regular Recruits (78 RR) batch and has been allotted the Gujarat cadre. The award was given during the Director’s Parade held on October 12, 2026, ahead of the batch’s Passing Out Parade.
Recognition at the Director’s Parade
The citation reflects her performance in drill, which is one of the training components assessed during the academy programme for IPS probationers. The source notes that drill training focuses on discipline, precision, coordination, command responsiveness and leadership, all of which are relevant to future police work.
The Director’s Parade included 151 officer trainees, among them 16 officers from foreign countries. The parade was commanded by IPS probationer Gourav Uppal of the Punjab cadre, while SVPNPA Director Sujeet Pandey inspected the parade and addressed the officer trainees.
Other awards at the academy
Other probationers were also recognised for their training performance. Bihar-cadre IPS probationer Vijay Raghav Goyal received the Mehta Cup and the Medal for Best Probationer in Musketry. AGMUT-cadre IPS probationer Kanika Yadav was awarded the Medal for Best Lady Probationer in Physical Training. Pema Wangdi, an officer trainee from the Royal Bhutan Police, received the Medal for Best Gentleman Probationer in Physical Training.
About SVPNPA
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad is described as India’s premier institution for training IPS officers. Its curriculum includes academic instruction, physical fitness, drill, weapons handling, leadership development and practical policing skills.
For Kuhoo Garg, the drill medal marks a significant step in her training journey as she prepares for future policing responsibilities in Gujarat after completing Academy training and field assignments.
