Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, October 21:- The Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Police observed Police Martyrs’ Memorial Day with deep reverence and respect, paying tribute to the supreme sacrifices of police personnel and paramilitary forces who laid down their lives in the service of the nation, protection of citizens and maintenance of law and order. On the occasion, the courage, dedication and selfless service to the nation of brave personnel who attained martyrdom while performing their duties were remembered.
Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal and Senior Superintendent of Police Varun Sharma paid floral tributes to the martyred police personnel. Their bravery and unwavering commitment to duty were remembered, while respect and gratitude were expressed towards the families of the martyrs.
During the ceremony, Superintendent of Police (H) Navreet Singh Virk read out the names of 154 police personnel and paramilitary force personnel who had been martyred across the country during the past year and paid homage to their supreme sacrifice.
Addressing the gathering, SSP Varun Sharma said that Police Martyrs’ Memorial Day is observed across the country to remember the bravery and sacrifice of police and paramilitary personnel who laid down their lives while protecting people and serving the nation. He said the courage, dedication to duty and spirit of service demonstrated by these martyrs would continue to inspire future generations. He added that on October 21, 1959, a patrol party of Indian CRPF personnel was ambushed and martyred by Chinese soldiers at Hot Springs in Ladakh. Since then, police and paramilitary personnel have been remembered on this day.
He said that the families of 35 martyred police personnel from Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district are preserving the legacy of those great sacrifices made by personnel who laid down their lives for the safety of the nation and its people. The patience, courage and sacrifice of these families will always command the respect of society.
Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal, judicial officer Ravneet Singh, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Rupinder Singh, Civil Judge (Senior Division), Superintendents of Police Dilpreet Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Deepika Singh, Akashdeep Singh Aulakh and Jaspinder Singh Gill; Deputy Superintendents of Police Harsimran Singh Ball, Gurcharan Singh Waraich, Harkirat Singh, Amardeep Singh, Ajitpal Singh and Varinder Singh Khosa; former Superintendents of Police Jagjit Singh Jalla, Sarabjit Singh Pandher and Harkishan Singh Kahlon; station house officers, District President of the Police Pensioners Association Mahinder Singh, and family members of the martyred police personnel were present on the occasion.
The police contingent led by DSP Ishan Singla presented the ceremonial salute. A two-minute silence was also observed.
