Car Nicobar | January 23, 2026
The Nicobar District Police concluded the week-long observance of the 74th Police Raising Day on January 22, 2026, with a traditional Bada Khana organised at the District Headquarters in Car Nicobar. The celebrations, held from January 16 to 22, were marked by a series of community-oriented, sports and awareness programmes across the district, aimed at strengthening police–public relations and promoting social awareness.
As part of the observance, various police stations organised sporting events to actively engage students and the general public. On January 17, Police Station Nancowrie organised a tug-of-war competition for school students at the Kamorta School Ground to encourage teamwork and physical fitness among youth. Volleyball tournaments and other community-based sports activities were also conducted by police stations at multiple locations, including Lapathy Beach by PS Car Nicobar, Government Model Secondary School, Kamorta by PS Nancowrie, Goal Tikrey by PS Katchal, and GSSS Campbell Bay Ground by PS Campbell Bay, witnessing enthusiastic participation from students and local residents.
Continuing the celebrations, PS Campbell Bay organised a cycle rally on January 20 to promote fitness and civic awareness. On January 21, PS Car Nicobar conducted a five-kilometre marathon run, categorised by age groups, in which winners were awarded prizes. Mr. Rahul L. Nair, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Nicobar District, participated in the event and interacted with the youth, motivating them to work towards a healthier and more responsible future.
Awareness programmes formed a key component of the Raising Day Week. PS Car Nicobar conducted an awareness session at Kinyuka Village, focusing on the provisions of the POCSO Act, the harmful effects of alcohol and drugs, and the importance of reporting suspicious or unattended items. PS Nancowrie organised an interactive programme at Chota Enaka Community Hall, sensitising around 35 students on cybercrime, traffic rules and the ill effects of alcohol. PS Katchal held an awareness programme for girl students at GSSS Kapanga on women-related issues and the POCSO Act, and a separate session at Japan Tikery Village to educate villagers about cybercrime and the need to protect personal information. Similarly, PS Campbell Bay conducted awareness programmes at GSSS Vijay Nagar and Rajiv Nagar Village, attended by about 60 students and 30 villagers respectively, focusing on substance abuse prevention and cyber safety.
The week-long observance culminated with the Bada Khana, which brought together police personnel and their families in a warm and celebratory atmosphere. Mr. Amit Kale, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Nicobar District, attended the event as a special guest, alongside senior officers and staff of the district police.
Through the series of sports, outreach and awareness activities, the Nicobar District Police reaffirmed their commitment to community engagement, public awareness and building stronger bonds of trust with the people of the district.
