New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Kuhu Garg, a 2024-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, was recently awarded the prestigious 'Sword of Honour' for the Best Outdoor Probationer at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad. The assessment covers physical training, horse riding, unarmed combat, yoga, tactics, mock drills and sports.

Garg, India's former No. 1 international badminton player, belongs to the academy's 78th Regular Recruit (RR) batch. During the passing-out parade, she distinguished herself by securing the 'Best Drill' award, which recognised her exceptional precision and coordination during training.

Hailing from Kurana village in Haryana's Panipat district, Garg has a formidable blend of academic ...