Hyderabad, Oct. 15 -- As many as 151 officer trainees of the 78th batch of regular recruits, comprising 135 Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers and 16 foreign officer trainees from friendly neighbouring nations, are set to graduate from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy here.

The prestigious Dikshant Parade (passing out parade) is scheduled for October 17. Union Home Secretary Shri Govind Mohan will be the chief guest and address the parade.

According to details released by the premier police training institution, the graduating contingent includes 37 lady officers. The foreign officer trainees represent Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.

The probationers' rigorous training trajectory began with a 15-week foundati...