Mangaluru:  72 constables who took part in the passing-out parade at the District Armed Reserve grounds  joints in police force in Mangaluru on Monday.

Inspector General of Police (Western Range) P. Harishekaran inspected the parade. While the majority of them have been posted to Bengaluru West Division, the rest have been posted to Kolar, Kalaburagi, and Railway Police respectively.

Addressing the recruits, Mr. Harishekaran said they should work to bring fame to the force and continue learning. “This is the only property we can possess,” he said.

Police constable Rajkumar Pawar was adjudged ‘best allround trainee’, constables Jagadish D.N. and Vittal Basappa were toppers in indoor and outdoor activities respectively. constable Laxmappa topped in rifle shooting.