Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday paid tribute to police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, saying their courage and unwavering dedication would continue to inspire future generations.
Marking Police Commemoration Day, CM Yogi honoured the fallen personnel for their sacrifices in protecting the nation and ensuring the safety of citizens.
In a post on X, he wrote, “A humble tribute to the brave police personnel who laid down their all on the altar of duty on ‘Police Commemoration Day’. The valor of these immortal martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the protection of the motherland and the safety of citizens, is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the glorious traditions of the police force and for generations to come. Their unwavering devotion to duty will forever illuminate the path of national service. Jai Hind.”
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also paid homage to police personnel who lost their lives while safeguarding the country’s internal security.
“Saluting the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of our brave police personnel who laid down their lives for the nation’s internal security and defense, on ‘Police Commemoration Day’. Jai Hind!” Gadkari posted on X.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta joined the nation in paying tribute to the fallen personnel, acknowledging their courage, dedication and service.
“A humble tribute to all brave police personnel who set the highest example of national service and dedication on Police Commemoration Day,” she wrote on X.
“Their supreme sacrifice for the security of the nation and society will forever remain alive in our memories. The patience, courage, and sacrifice of these heroes’ families are also worthy of reverence for the entire nation. The country will always remain indebted to them,” she added.
Police Commemoration Day is observed annually across India on October 21 to honour police personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
The observance commemorates the sacrifice of 10 Indian police personnel who were killed in an ambush by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs in Ladakh on October 21, 1959. The incident led to the establishment of the annual commemoration.
In recognition of the sacrifices made by police personnel and their role in safeguarding the country’s security and integrity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the National Police Memorial in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, to the nation on Police Commemoration Day in 2018.
[DD news]