Tripura police lost no personnel on duty in past year, says CM

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 No Tripura Police personnel died in the line of duty between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026, while 154 personnel from police and security forces across the country lost their lives during the period, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said on Wednesday.

Addressing a Police Commemoration Day programme at Agartala, Dr Saha said around 222 personnel from various units and ranks of Tripura Police had sacrificed their lives in the line of duty over the years.

Paying tribute to the deceased personnel, he said their courage, dedication and sense of duty remained a source of inspiration. He also conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and acknowledged their sacrifices.

The Chief Minister said the role of police was crucial in maintaining law and order, protecting lives and property, and assisting people during emergencies. He said public safety depended substantially on the integrity and sense of responsibility of police personnel.

Dr Saha said the responsibilities of the police extended beyond crime prevention and law enforcement to maintaining good relations with the public, responding sensitively to people's problems and ensuring fair and equal treatment for every citizen.

He said the changing nature of crime had made it necessary to improve the skills and capabilities of the police force, particularly to tackle cybercrime, drug trafficking and offences against women and children.

The Tripura government was according priority to police modernisation, improving operational efficiency and strengthening the law and order system, he said.

“Our aim is to create a safe and peaceful environment for every citizen of the state and ensure prompt police assistance whenever required,” Dr Saha said, expressing confidence that Tripura Police personnel would discharge their duties with integrity, dedication, courage and humanity.

Referring to the significance of Police Commemoration Day, observed across the country on October 21 every year, the Chief Minister recalled the 1959 incident at Hot Springs in Ladakh, where 10 police personnel were killed in an encounter with Chinese troops under the leadership of Sub-Inspector Karam Singh.

He said the day was observed to honour police personnel who had laid down their lives in the service of the country and to remember their contribution to protecting national sovereignty, territorial integrity and public safety.

The decision to observe the day was taken in 1960, he said, adding that the national-level commemoration had been held at the Police Memorial in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, since 2012.

Dr Saha said the Army, paramilitary forces, police and personnel deployed along the borders played important roles in safeguarding the country's security and sovereignty.

Chief Secretary J K Sinha, Tripura Director General of Police A S Rao, senior police officers, other personnel and media representatives attended the programme.

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