Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to police personnel on Police Commemoration Day, acknowledging their dedication to maintaining law and order, combating crime and ensuring public safety.
In a post on X, PM Modi expressed gratitude to police personnel for serving the nation with commitment, often under challenging circumstances. He further highlighted their role in responding to emergencies, protecting citizens and safeguarding the country.
The Prime Minister paid solemn tribute to those who lost their lives in the line of duty, saying their courage, dedication and supreme sacrifice would remain etched in the nation’s memory.
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 died in the line of duty.
The day commemorates 10 Indian policemen killed by heavily armed Chinese troops in an ambush at Hot Springs in Ladakh on October 21, 1959.
The observance serves as a reminder of the risks police personnel face while protecting citizens, maintaining peace and upholding the law.
The National Police Memorial in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, was dedicated to the nation on October 21, 2018. It honours personnel from police organisations across the country who sacrificed their lives in service.
The memorial features a central sculpture, the Wall of Valour and a museum documenting the history and service of India’s police forces.
Police Commemoration Day honours fallen personnel through tributes held across the country.
The occasion recognises their contribution to national security and public safety while remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
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