CM Sarma Honors Bravehearts on Assam Police Commemoration Day
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pays tribute to police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty during Police Commemoration Day.
In a poignant ceremony marked by solemnity and respect, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the Assam Police Commemoration Day programme on Wednesday. Held at the 10th Assam Police Battalion campus in Kahilipara, Guwahati, the event served as a powerful reminder of the courage and sacrifice of those who wear the uniform to protect the nation.
A National Day of Remembrance
Police Commemoration Day is observed annually across India on October 21. The day is dedicated to honoring the police personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice while safeguarding the country, protecting the lives and property of citizens, and ensuring the maintenance of law and order.
During the event, Chief Minister Sarma paid a solemn tribute to the fallen heroes, acknowledging the heavy price paid by those who stand on the front lines of security.
The Cost of Duty: Alarming Statistics
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister shared sobering statistics regarding the loss of life within the police force. He revealed that between September 1 of last year and August 31 of this year, 154 police personnel across India lost their lives in the line of duty.
The state of Assam also felt this loss deeply. During the same period, the Assam Police lost six of its brave personnel. CM Sarma specifically named and paid heartfelt tributes to the following officers:
- Sub Inspector Dulu Moni Medhi
- Sub Inspector Satyendra Malakar
- Sub Inspector Nabajit Das
- Havildar Jiten Chandra Bora
- Lance Naik Sevak Dutta
- Amiya Sonowal
A Legacy of Sacrifice Since Independence
Reflecting on the historical contributions of the force, the Chief Minister noted that the scale of sacrifice is immense, stating that Assam Police has lost more than 900 officers and personnel in the line of duty since India gained Independence.
"This day is a solemn occasion for Assam Police and the entire police fraternity across the country to honour the brave officers and personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in service to the nation," CM Sarma observed.
Support for the Bereaved
Beyond the official tributes, Chief Minister Sarma expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the fallen. He acknowledged the void left in their lives and the bravery of the families who support these officers.
The commemoration programme saw the presence of several high-ranking officials, including in-charge Chief Secretary Ajay Tewari and Director General of Police Harmeet Singh, alongside other senior officers of the state administration.