Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to police personnel on Police Commemoration Day, recognising their dedication, courage and service to the nation under challenging circumstances.
In a post on X, PM Modi expressed gratitude to police personnel for their contribution to maintaining law and order, protecting citizens and safeguarding the country.
He also honoured those who laid down their lives in the line of duty, acknowledging their supreme sacrifice and unwavering commitment to public service.
Police Commemoration Day is an occasion to express our deepest gratitude to our police personnel, who serve with remarkable commitment, often in the most challenging circumstances. From maintaining law and order to combating crime, responding to emergencies and ensuring the safety of citizens, their contribution is invaluable.
We pay our solemn tributes to the brave police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. Their courage, unwavering dedication and supreme sacrifice will forever remain etched in our nation’s memory.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 21, 2026
India observes Police Commemoration Day on October 21 every year to honour police personnel who die in the line of duty.
The day commemorates 10 Indian policemen who were killed by heavily armed Chinese troops in an ambush at Hot Springs in Ladakh on October 21, 1959.
The incident remains a significant chapter in the history of India’s police forces and serves as a reminder of the risks personnel face while protecting the country’s security and citizens.
Recognising the contribution of police personnel to national security and integrity, PM Modi dedicated the National Police Memorial in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, to the nation on October 21, 2018.
The memorial honours police personnel who sacrificed their lives while upholding the law and protecting the public.
The memorial features a central sculpture, the Wall of Valour and a museum highlighting the history and service of India’s police forces. It serves as a national tribute to personnel from police organisations across the country.
Police forces across India honour fallen colleagues on Police Commemoration Day.
The observance also highlights the importance of recognising the sacrifices made by police personnel in maintaining peace, enforcing the law and ensuring public safety.
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