Guwahati Oct 21: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday paid tribute to police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty during Police Commemoration Day observances at the Police Memorial at the headquarters of the 10th Assam Police Battalion (APBn) in Guwahati.
The Chief Minister attended the programme as the chief guest and offered floral tributes to honour the fallen personnel. Director General of Police Harmeet Singh and several senior police officials were also present.
Addressing reporters, Sarma said Police Commemoration Day is observed across the country to remember the sacrifices made by police personnel while performing their duties.
He said Assam Police had lost six personnel, including jawans and officers, in the line of duty over the past year.
“Today, the entire nation is observing Police Commemoration Day. We are remembering the sacrifices made by our officers and jawans in the line of duty.
“As far as Assam Police is concerned, we lost six brave jawans and officers last year. Today, we are here at the memorial to pay our respects and express our gratitude to the brave jawans and officers of police forces across the country,” the Chief Minister said.
Police Commemoration Day is observed annually to honour personnel who laid down their lives in the service of the nation. The occasion recognises their courage, dedication and commitment to duty while remembering the sacrifices made by police forces across the country.
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