In a landmark ceremony at the CBI Academy in Ghaziabad, a record-breaking batch of 134 Sub-Inspectors marched out on Thursday, marking the culmination of their rigorous basic training. CBI Director Praveen Sood graced the passing out parade as the chief guest, highlighting the academy’s commitment to excellence in investigative training.
These 134 officers, who joined the academy on May 15 for their foundational course, underwent intensive instruction in critical areas such as legal frameworks, investigation techniques, anti-corruption probes, traditional crimes, intelligence gathering, economic offenses, cybercrime, bank frauds, mobile forensics, forensic medicine, and forensic science. Their training wasn’t confined to classrooms; they gained hands-on experience through field attachments at CBI branches, courts, local police stations, the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), AIIMS, SEBI, and other key institutions.
The core aim of the program was to instill unwavering professional integrity, truthfulness, respect for human rights and values, and ironclad discipline. Director Sood congratulated the graduates and acknowledged the vital support from their families. He noted this as the largest Sub-Inspector batch in the academy’s history, proudly pointing out the inclusion of 18 women officers as a sign of growing gender diversity in the organization.
Praising the academy’s recent 5-star rating from the Capacity Building Commission for superior training quality and standards, Sood advised the new officers that true learning begins in the field. ‘Policing demands lifelong learning amid ever-evolving challenges without a fixed syllabus,’ he emphasized. He urged embracing technology, especially AI, to analyze vast digital data swiftly, while stressing that human judgment remains irreplaceable.
Outstanding performers were honored with medals and trophies. Satyavrat Singh received the D.P. Kohli Award for Best All-Round Sub-Inspector Trainee and the DCBI Trophy for Indoor Studies. Saimitya excelled in Cyber Crime Investigation, Shekhar Baliyan shone in outdoor performance with the John Lobo Trophy, and Rakshit Kumar was awarded the CBI Academy Trophy for dedication.
A highlight was the inauguration of the state-of-the-art ‘Training and Research in Advanced Cyber Evidence’ (TRACE) laboratory by Director Sood. This cutting-edge facility focuses on hands-on, scenario-based training for cybercrime investigations, digital forensics, and electronic evidence handling—from seizure to court presentation—preparing officers for real-world scenarios.
The event drew senior CBI officials including Special Directors Manoj Shashidhar and Sampat Meena, Additional Directors N. Venu Gopal and A.Y.V. Krishna, alongside representatives from other departments and local administration, celebrating this milestone in law enforcement training.
