Sangrur, October 21:- Police Commemoration Day was observed today at the Police Lines, Sangrur, to pay homage to the brave martyrs of the Punjab Police and paramilitary forces.
SSP Dr. Ravjot Grewal, family members of the martyrs, and police and administrative officials attended the ceremony and paid their respects to the martyrs. A police contingent paid tribute to the fallen personnel by lowering their arms in honour of their sacrifice.
Remembering the sacrifices of the brave personnel of the Punjab Police and paramilitary forces, the SSP said that the nation bows its head in respect for the supreme sacrifices of its martyrs and salutes their martyrdom. He said that the brave personnel had made unparalleled sacrifices to protect the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country, and their contributions could never be forgotten.
The SSP explained that on October 21, 1959, Chinese troops had ambushed a CRPF patrol near the China border at Hot Springs in Ladakh. The Indian personnel fought back with great courage and bravery, and 10 CRPF personnel laid down their lives in the service of the nation. To commemorate their sacrifice, October 21 is observed as Police Commemoration Day across the country.
Dr. Grewal said that the families of martyrs were part of the police family and that the Police Department stood by them through every moment of joy and sorrow. During the commemoration ceremony, families of police personnel from Sangrur district who had laid down their lives were honoured. Their problems were reviewed, and the concerned officials were directed to take appropriate steps to resolve them.
Earlier, SP (Headquarters) Sukh Amrit Singh Randhawa read out the names of brave personnel from various states across the country who had sacrificed their lives over the past year to uphold the honour and pride of the nation.
SP (D) Devinder Attri, SDM Sangrur Satish Chandra, Assistant Commissioner (General) Rajbir Singh Bhangu, and all officers and employees of the Police Department were present on the occasion.
