Hoshiarpur (Daljit Ajnoha):- On the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, tributes were paid today at the local Police Lines to police officers and personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces who were martyred in different states across the country. The ceremony was held under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain and Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Kumar Malik.
Expressing deep condolences to the families of the martyrs, SSP Sandeep Kumar Malik said that the invaluable sacrifices made by the martyred officers and personnel could never be forgotten. Their sacrifices form a glorious chapter in the history of the nation and have helped strengthen its unity and integrity. He said that the Punjab Police remained fully committed to maintaining law and order in the state under all circumstances.
Paying homage to the martyrs and acknowledging the sacrifices made by their families, the SSP said it was a matter of pride for the Punjab Police that many officers and personnel from the state had laid down their lives to uphold the country's unity and mutual brotherhood. Their sacrifices served as a source of inspiration for the entire police force. He added that the martyrs' supreme sacrifices further strengthened the Punjab Police's resolve to maintain law and order and preserve communal harmony in the state.
He stated that October 21 is observed across the country to remember and pay tribute to police officers and personnel of various state police forces and Central Armed Police Forces who laid down their lives in the line of duty. On this day in 1959, a CRPF contingent led by Sub-Inspector Karam Singh was ambushed by Chinese troops at Hot Springs in Ladakh, resulting in the martyrdom of 10 personnel.
He said that everyone should pledge to uphold the honour, dignity and prestige of the nation, as well as the pride of the Punjab Police. He added that the Punjab Police was a brave and courageous force that had successfully faced threats such as terrorism and other challenging situations with determination and fortitude.
Paying tribute to the martyred police officers and personnel, Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain said that a total of 154 police officers and personnel had sacrificed their lives for the country's defence and security over the past year. The entire nation was paying homage to them. She said that the district administration was always ready to extend all possible assistance to the families of the martyrs and stood shoulder to shoulder with them.
On the occasion, all the officers, along with the families of the martyrs, paid floral tributes to the fallen personnel. The district police also presented mementoes to the families and listened to their grievances.
Earlier, a ceremonial guard of honour was presented during the solemn parade. The names of martyred officers and personnel of police forces from different states, Central Armed Police Forces and the Punjab Police were read out in remembrance of their sacrifices. Senior officers of the police and civil administration were also present.
