Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday paid homage to police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty during the Police Commemoration Day programme held at the Police Memorial in Guwahati. Addressing the gathering, Sarma emphasized the nation’s collective remembrance of the sacrifices made by officers and jawans, noting that Assam Police alone had lost six brave personnel in the past year. He expressed deep gratitude to those who laid down their lives while serving the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also marked the occasion, paying tribute to fallen police personnel and acknowledging their invaluable role in maintaining law and order, combating crime, and ensuring public safety. In a post on X, Modi highlighted their “courage, unwavering dedication and supreme sacrifice,” affirming that their contributions will remain etched in the nation’s memory.
In New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the National Police Commemoration Day Parade at the National Police Memorial. As part of the commemorative events, Shah flagged off a motorcycle rally featuring around 90 riders from nine states and Union Territories, along with personnel from Central Armed Police Forces and Central Police Organisations. The rally, themed Fight Against Drugs, will culminate at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat on October 31, 2026, during the Ekta Parade.
Police Commemoration Day, observed annually on October 21, honors the sacrifice of CRPF personnel who were killed while repelling an ambush by Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh, in 1959. The day continues to serve as a solemn reminder of the bravery and dedication of India’s police forces.