Defence Minister Rajnath Singh participated in the Police Commemoration Day programme at the National Police Memorial in Delhi on Tuesday. Paying heartfelt tributes to the bravehearts, Singh honoured the supreme sacrifices made by police personnel in the service of the nation.
Police Commemoration Day, observed on October 21, is marked across the country to pay homage to police bravehearts. The main function is organised at the National Police Memorial, New Delhi.
On October 21, 1959, ten valiant policemen laid down their lives in an ambush by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh. Since then, October 21, has been observed as Police Commemoration Day every year.
In recognition of the sacrifices made by police personnel and their paramount role in preserving national security and integrity, the Prime Minister dedicated the National Police Memorial (NPM), Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, to the nation on Police Commemoration Day 2018.
The Memorial gives police forces a sense of national identity, pride, unity of purpose, common history and destiny, while reinforcing their commitment to protect the nation even at the cost of their lives. The Memorial comprises a central sculpture, the ‘Wall of Valour’ and a museum.
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The central sculpture, a 30-foot-high granite monolith cenotaph, symbolises the strength, resilience and selfless service of police personnel.
The museum is conceptualised as a historical and evolving exhibition on policing in India. The Memorial is a site of pilgrimage, a place of reverence for police personnel and citizens alike.
As part of the remembrances, CAPFs/CPOs organise various commemorative events at the National Police Memorial from October 22 to 30, which include visits by family members of bravehearts, police band displays, motorcycle rallies, runs for fallen policemen, blood donation camps, essay and painting competitions for children, and the display of video films showcasing the sacrifice, valour and services of police personnel.
Similar programmes are organised by all police forces across the country during this period.
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