November 8, 2026: A five-day Familiarization Module in Kashmir for 21 Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer Trainees of the 78th Regular Recruit (RR) Batch, Second Batch, concluded on Sunday, providing the future police leaders with valuable exposure to security challenges, counter-terrorism operations and operational procedures in the Kashmir Valley.
The training programme was designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical field experience by familiarizing young IPS officers with the complex security environment and operational responsibilities of security forces deployed in the region.
As part of the module, the officer trainees were divided into small groups and attached to different companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). This arrangement enabled them to gain firsthand experience of operational practices and understand the challenges faced by personnel engaged in counter-terrorism and internal security duties.
During their field attachments, the trainees received practical exposure to Cordon and Search Operations (CASO), the functioning of Tactical Operation Bases (TOBs), and day-to-day operational activities. They were also familiarized with the administrative, tactical and operational frameworks followed by security forces working in high-intensity security environments.
The final day of the programme featured a series of specialized tactical briefings and demonstrations aimed at strengthening the trainees’ understanding of modern counter-terrorism operations.
One of the major highlights was a live room intervention demonstration, which provided the officers with an understanding of tactical procedures employed during close-quarter security operations.
The trainees also visited the War Room, Social Media Cell and Madadgaar Cell, where they were introduced to various aspects of operational coordination, information monitoring and public assistance mechanisms.
A comprehensive display of specialized weapons and modern operational equipment further familiarized the young officers with the resources and technologies used by security personnel in challenging operational environments.
The five-day programme concluded with an interactive feedback and debriefing session, allowing the officer trainees to share their observations, discuss operational lessons and reflect on their field experiences.
The familiarization module marked an important training milestone for the 21 IPS Officer Trainees, helping them develop a deeper understanding of counter-terrorism operations, inter-agency coordination and leadership responsibilities in sensitive security environments.
Such practical exposure is expected to strengthen their professional preparedness as they move towards leadership roles in law enforcement and internal security across the country.
