Student Police Cadet camp to conclude today

Thiruvananthapuram: The six-day Student Police Cadet (SPC) camp ‘Aikya 2026’ will conclude on Monday, with a colourful parade. Home minister Ramesh Chennithala will receive the salute at the parade scheduled to be held at the grounds of VPS Malankara Higher Secondary School, Venganoor, Thiruvananthapuram at 4pm.A total of 939 cadets selected from Student Police Cadet units across various districts of the state participated in the camp. Kollam recorded the highest participation, with 107 cadets attending the event.As part of various sessions organised during the camp, cadets interacted with civil service officers, cultural personalities, noted cricketer Sanju Samson, media professionals and film personalities.The camp also featured sessions on gender inclusivity organised by women and child development department, health awareness classes, physical training and parade practice. Cadets also visited Thumba Space Museum, Vizhinjam International Seaport and Cyberdome, besides participating in indoor and outdoor classes, Zumba and yoga sessions.The valedictory function will be attended by state police chief Ravada A Chandrasekhar, police headquarters ADGP S Sreejith, IG S Ajitha Begum and other senior police officials.