PM Modi acknowledges bravery, sacrifice of police personnel on Police Commemoration Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday honored the bravery and sacrifices of police personnel while observing Police Commemoration Day.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Today, on Police Commemoration Day, we honour the bravery and sacrifice of our police personnel. Their unwavering dedication ensures the safety of our people. They exemplify courage and determination. Their proactive efforts and assistance during humanitarian challenges are equally commendable.”

Earlier today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah while addressing a gathering of senior officers, retired personnel, and families of police officers assured that the sacrifices of police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty will not be forgotten.

“We (our security forces) have been able to control terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir over the past decade, but the battle is not finished. We are committed to completely eliminating terrorism, drug trafficking, and other anti-India activities,” Shah said.

The Union Home Minister emphasized the sacrifices made by the police, revealing that 36,468 personnel from various forces have laid down their lives in service to the nation. He noted that it is their dedication and sacrifice that have enabled the country to continue progressing in its development.

Police Commemoration Day, observed annually on October 21, pays homage to police martyrs, with the main function held at the National Police Memorial, traditionally presided over by the Union Home Minister.

“Today we all have gathered to pay tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the internal security of the country and the borders of the country… These soldiers are protecting the borders of the country from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Kutch to Kibithu,” Shah said.

A joint parade of Central Armed Police Forces along with Delhi Police is also conducted to honour the fallen.

This day commemorates the brave sacrifice of ten policemen who laid down their lives in an ambush by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh, on October 21, 1959. It serves as a reminder of the courage exhibited by all martyrs who have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. (ANI)