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A total of 111 Delhi Police personnel have been conferred honorary ranks on Friday, the day of their retirement. These ranks were conferred at a ceremonial function held at the Police Headquarters in New Delhi.

 

The pipping ceremony saw personnel ranging from constable to sub-inspector decorated with badges of their next higher honorary rank. It is learnt that these promotions were granted under the Honorary Rank Promotion Scheme. This was the second ceremony held under the scheme.

 

Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha presided over the event. He was joined by senior officers in pipping the retiring personnel and wishing them a healthy and fulfilling life after service.

 

The inaugural event was held on December 31, 2025, following approval from Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to extend honorary rank promotions to retiring personnel from the rank of constable up to sub-inspector, the officials said.