Sardar Patel National Police Academy honors late Madhukar Shetty
State govt yet to recognize his immense services
Bengaluru: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy affiliated to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday issued an order naming the Hall no 16, the Main Lecture Hall of Basic Course after late IPS officer Dr. K Madhukar Shetty.
The order stated the move came as a mark of respect to Madhukar Shetty for his commitment, dedication and also being a role model for the IPS Probationers.
An IPS officer of 1999 batch Karnataka Cadre, Dr. Madhukar Shetty is remembered as a honest, efficient and people friendly officer who took on bigwigs for breaking law without any hesitation.
Shetty worked as ASP Bengaluru Rural district and later as SP of Chamarajanagar and Chikkamagaluru.
Shetty was an integral part of the team that exposed illegal iron ore mining in Bellari, the backyard of powerful mining baron Janardhan Reddy which led to the resignation and arrest of then Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.
Dr. Madhukar Shetty, had immense impact on the People and officers he worked with who describe him as incorruptible and straight forward officer.
The move from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel academy comes as a sigh of relief for Madhukar Shetty’s fans as Karnataka government has been reluctant in recognizing the services and goodwill of Dr. Madhukar Shetty among the People of the state.
The reluctant Karnataka government in December last year turned down the Proposal to name Varthur Kodi circle in Whitefield in Bengaluru after Dr. Madhukar Shetty’s name. The Proposal was made by BBMP.
Sources said the proposal was floated by then Whitefield DCP Adbul Ahad and Shetty’s friends. Hagadur ward corporator S Uday Kumar had proposed the renaming to the Palike’s town planning standing committee.
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Passing out parade held at IMA Dehradun, 491 young officers join Indian Army
Dehradun(PTI): After undergoing rigorous training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, 491 cadets participated in a grand Passing Out Parade on Saturday and will now be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army.
The spectacular parade, held at the historic Drill Square in front of the academy's Chatwood Building, was reviewed by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who served as the reviewing officer.
Along with 491 Indian cadets, 34 foreign cadets from 14 friendly countries also participated in the Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade.
A total of 525 officer cadets from the 157th Regular Course, 46th Technical Entry Scheme, 140th Technical Graduate Course, 55th Special Commissioned Officers Course, and Territorial Army Online Entrance Exam 2023 Course participated in the Passing Out Parade.
The 'Sword of Honour' and gold medal for securing first place during training was awarded to ACA Nishkal Dwivedi, the silver medal to BUO Badal Yadav for second place, and the bronze medal to SUO Kamaljeet Singh for third place.
The silver medal for securing first place in the 'Technical Graduate Course' was awarded to Officer Cadet Jadhav Sujit Sampat, and the silver medal for first place in the 'Technical Entry Scheme-46' was awarded to WCC Abhinav Mehrotra.
The silver medal for the 'Special Commission Officer Course' was given to Officer Cadet Sunil Kumar Chhetri.
Among the foreign cadets, the first place in merit was secured by JUO Mohammad Safin Ashraf from Bangladesh. The Army Chief's Banner for overall best performance in the Autumn Term was awarded to Imphal Company.
As the parade concluded, helicopters showered flowers on the newly commissioned officers from the sky.
On this occasion, General Dwivedi congratulated the new officers in his address for successfully completing their training. He praised the young officers for their high level of discipline, leadership qualities, and endurance, and urged them to uphold the glorious traditions of the Indian Army and serve the nation with loyalty, commitment, and honour.
General Dwivedi said that joining the army marks the beginning of a lifelong duty and selfless service.
The parents and guardians of the newly commissioned officers were also present during the passing out parade.
