BSF Punjab pays tribute to soldiers on Police Commemoration Day

Jalandhar (Punjab) [India], October 21 (ANI): Border Security Force Punjab on Saturday paid tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty at a homage-paying ceremony on Police Commemoration Day at Jalandhar.

“On Police Commemoration Day, BSF Punjab honours the memory of our brave CAPF and police heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. At Jalandhar, Atul Fulzele, IPS, IG BSF Punjab, along with senior officers and personnel, paid his respects and laid a wreath as a tribute to our fallen martyrs today,” BSF Punjab Frontier said in a post on X.

On October 21, 1959, ten valiant policemen laid down their lives in an ambush laid by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh, as per MHA.

In recognition of the sacrifices made by police personnel and their paramount role in preserving national security and integrity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the National Police Memorial (NPM) in New Delhi to the nation on Police Commemoration Day in 2018.

October 21 is observed in commemoration of these martyrs and of all other police personnel killed on duty, and homage is paid to police officers with the main function organised at the NPM, which is customarily presided over by the Home Minister.

Earlier today at the Police Commemoration Day in Delhi a joint parade of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Delhi Police was held. The Union Home Minister and other dignitaries paid homage to the soldiers by laying wreaths.

Speaking at the event Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the efforts of the Police.

“In any nation, border security or internal security is not possible without analert police force. I have observed that police duty is the toughest among all the people serving the country. In any weather or festival, a policeman is always on duty to maintain law and order. Whether it is terrorism, crime or huge crowds, police have always been there to secure the lives of the common people. The police of our nation has always proved itself on every point” the Home Minister said.

CAPFs and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) have organised various commemorative events at NPM from October 22 to 30, including visits of family members of soldiers who lost their lives, a police band display, motorcycle rallies, a run for fallen soldiers, a blood donation camp, essay and painting competitions, and the display of video films showcasing the sacrifice, valour, and service of police personnel.