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Chief Minister addresses Valediction Ceremony of 6th batch of SWAT Commando Course at Commando Training Centre, Panchkula
Chief Minister inaugurates Rs 85 lakh Firing Simulator
Rs 300 crore allocated for police modernization, recruitment of 5,500 personnel underway
Peace, security and rule of law given top priority in the State: Chief Minister
Chandigarh, 17 February 2026
Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that the government is committed to making Haryana’s law and order a model in the country by strengthening the police force with modern resources, improved infrastructure, and state-of-the-art training. He said that Rs 300 crore is being spent on police modernization, while the recruitment process for 5,500 new police personnel is underway.
The Chief Minister was addressing the Valediction Ceremony of the sixth batch of the SWAT Commando Course at the Commando Training Centre, Panchkula, as the chief guest. During the course, 88 personnel including 11 PSIs and 77 other ranks received training in modern weapons and specialized operational skills.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also inaugurated a Firing Simulator constructed at a cost of Rs 85 lakh. This state-of-the-art facility integrates modern technology with training and provides personnel with an accurate experience of real-time situations. The simulator enables them to practice complex scenarios without risk, improves reaction time, and enhances firing accuracy. It will make training more effective, scientific, and result-oriented.
25,700 personnel trained at the Commando Training Centre so far
The Chief Minister said that the Commando Training Centre, Panchkula, was established in 1984 and has been formally imparting commando training since March 4, 1985. Keeping in view the emerging security challenges at the time, the centre was conceived to prepare a highly trained force for special operations. Spread over approximately 12 acres, it has today become a symbol of the bravery and professionalism of the Haryana Police. From the Basic Commando Course to the SWAT Commando Course, 12 types of specialised courses are conducted here. So far, 25,700 personnel have been trained here and have dedicated themselves to the service of the state and the nation.
Commando Training Centre to be equipped with more advanced technologies in the future
Addressing the SWAT Commandos, the Chief Minister said that becoming a SWAT Commando is not merely attaining a rank but assuming the responsibility of being a strong guardian of the state’s security. He said that during the course, personnel gained proficiency in specialised techniques such as anti-terror operations, close-quarters battle, drone operations, IED handling, and firefighting.
He added that the present era has moved beyond traditional crime patterns, with challenges such as terrorism, organised crime, cyber-enabled attacks, and drone-based threats emerging rapidly. In such circumstances, the role of specialised units like SWAT becomes extremely important. He further said that the Commando Training Centre, Panchkula, will be equipped with more advanced technologies in the future. Simulation-based training, virtual reality modules, and inter-agency joint exercises will be strengthened further. The government’s endeavour is to ensure that every personnel is fully capable not only physically but also mentally and technically, he asserted.
State Government continuously working to modernise the police force
Sh Nayab Singh Saini stated that the State Government is continuously working to modernise the police force. Modern weapons, improved bulletproof equipment, strengthened communication systems, establishment of cyber labs, and upgradation of training institutions are among the key steps taken in this direction. The government’s goal is to make Haryana’s security system the best in the country. He added that to achieve this objective, peace, security, and the rule of law are being given top priority in the state.
Haryana leading the Nation in the fight against cybercrime
He said that Haryana’s commitment to women’s safety has led to a 16 percent reduction in crimes against women in 2025. The state is also leading the country in the fight against cybercrime, protecting citizens’ assets worth Rs 256 crore by saving 36 percent of fraudulent amounts in real time and blocking 1.5 lakh fraudulent mobile numbers. Similarly, taking strict action against organised crime, the police have busted 426 criminal gangs and ensured the extradition of 15 gangsters who had taken shelter abroad.
The government is moving forward firmly with Action Plan 2029, committed to achieving a drug-free Haryana
The Chief Minister said that, with a commitment to a drug-free Haryana, the government is moving forward firmly under Action Plan 2029. He informed that the ‘TRAKEA’ bar-coding system has been implemented in the Forensic Science Laboratory at the Madhuban Police Complex, making Haryana the first state in the country to adopt such a system from the police station level to the forensic lab.
He said the swift response time of 9 minutes and 44 seconds through Dial-112 reflects the government’s accountable governance system. He added that 30 companies of the ‘Durga Shakti Rapid Action Force’ have been deployed and 33 Durga Shakti vehicles have been integrated with Haryana-112. A total of 33 women police stations have been set in the state, and 239 women help desks have been established to provide immediate assistance to women living in remote areas.
On this occasion, Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini honoured the commandos who performed exceptionally well during the SWAT Commando Course by presenting them with trophies. Earlier, he inspected various security equipment and the firing simulator at the Commando Training Centre.
Speaking on the occasion, Director General of Police Sh Ajay Singhal said that the Chief Minister is always committed to the welfare and improvement of the police department and believes that the morale of police personnel should never be low. Additional Director General of Police (CID) Sh Saurabh Singh congratulated all personnel who completed the SWAT Commando Course and said that during the three-month programme they received intensive training to handle critical situations and maintain law and order.
During the programme, the SWAT Commandos demonstrated a walk-about drill, hostage rescue operations, yoga, tile breaking, live firing, and other adventurous activities.
On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Sh Sudhir Rajpal, Additional Director General of Police (Administration), Sh Amitabh Dhillon, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Sh Sanjay Kumar; Commissioner of Police, Panchkula, Sh Shibas Kaviraj; IGP (Crime) Sh Rakesh Arya, IGP Security Sh Pankaj Nain, IGP CID Sh Ashok Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Sh Satpal Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police Smt Srishti Gupta, along with other senior police officers, were present.
