Odisha police men shine at shooting competition

Bhubaneswar, Dec 15

DGP Dr RP Sharma has congratulated all the members of the

Odisha police contigent for  putting up an impressive performance at the recently-concluded 19th All India Police (AIPDM) Shooting Competition-2018 at Manesar, Gurugram in Haryana held from December 6 to December 11.

A 38-member team from Odisha had participated in the event.

Odisha secured Overall 3rd Best Amongst States in the all India competition with 1662 points.

While Rajasthan Police scored 1706 points to top in Overall Best Amongst States, their Tamil Nadu counterparts bagged 1670 points and were bestowed with Overall 2nd Best Amongst States.

Havildar Jugraj Thapa struck gold in 50 M Carbine (kneeling position). Thapa is currently posted at NSG Training Centre at Chandaka here.

More than 750 participants of 31 teams of State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces participated in the event.

There were a total 13 matches and 41 medals and 13 Trophies awarded to the winners.