The Dikshant Parade for the 78th batch of Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers took place on October 17 at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad. A total of 135 IPS probationers and 16 foreign officer trainees participated in the event. The foreign trainees hailed from Nepal, Bhutan, and Maldives. This parade marked the successful completion of the first phase of their basic training.

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed the Dikshant Parade. The ceremony signifies a milestone in the training of these young officers, who are now prepared to serve across various regions of the country. Their role in maintaining law and order in the future is considered important by the authorities.