Honoring Heroes: Police Commemoration Day at National Police Memorial

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the Police Commemoration Day at Delhi's National Police Memorial. This annual event honors the supreme sacrifices of police personnel nationwide. October 21 marks remembrance since 1959 when ten policemen were killed by Chinese troops. Various commemorative events unfold during this observance, highlighting valour and unity.

The solemnity of Police Commemoration Day was witnessed at Delhi's National Police Memorial, where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid profound tributes to the gallant police officers who sacrificed their lives safeguarding the nation.

Observed across India on October 21, the day memorializes the tragic loss of ten policemen in a 1959 ambush by Chinese forces in Ladakh. The National Police Memorial in Chanakyapuri, dedicated by the Prime Minister in 2018, stands as a beacon of the enduring sacrifices and unwavering spirit of India’s police forces.

The Memorial, comprising a Central Sculpture, the 'Wall of Valour,' and a Museum, serves as a unifying symbol for police personnel, instilling a strong sense of identity and commitment. Tributes extend through commemorative activities such as family visits, police band displays, and more, from October 22 to 30.