Honoring the Brave: Assam CM Sarma Pays Tribute on Police Commemoration Day
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and PM Modi honor fallen police personnel on Police Commemoration Day, remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
On the solemn occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma joined the nation in remembering the courage and ultimate sacrifice of police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. Attending a special programme at the Police Memorial in Guwahati, the Chief Minister offered his respects and expressed profound gratitude to the officers and jawans who served the country with unwavering bravery.
Assam Mourns Its Fallen Heroes
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Sarma emphasized that the entire country stands together to honor those who sacrificed their lives to ensure the safety of citizens. He highlighted the specific loss faced by the state's forces, noting that Assam lost six brave jawans and officers in the previous year.
"Today, the entire nation is observing police commemoration day. We are remembering the sacrifices made by our officers and jawans in the line of duty... Today we are here at the memorial to offer our respect and our gratitude to the brave jawans and officers of the police forces of the entire country," Sarma stated.
Prime Minister Modi’s National Tribute
The spirit of gratitude extended to the highest office of the land, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to the police forces. In a heartfelt post on X, the Prime Minister acknowledged the invaluable role police personnel play in maintaining law and order, combating crime, and responding to emergencies, often under the most challenging circumstances.
PM Modi asserted that the supreme sacrifice and unwavering dedication of these brave individuals would forever remain etched in the memory of the nation, praising their commitment to public safety.
National Events and the 'Fight Against Drugs' Rally
In the national capital, the commemorations were marked by a National Police Commemoration Day Parade at the National Police Memorial, attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Adding a dynamic element to the tributes, Amit Shah flagged off a specialized motorcycle rally.
Key Highlights of the Motorcycle Rally:
- Participants: Approximately 90 police riders representing nine states and Union Territories, alongside personnel from Central Police Organisations and Central Armed Police Forces.
- Theme: The rally is part of a nationwide initiative focused on the 'Fight Against Drugs'.
- Destination: The riders are headed toward Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, where they will participate in the Ekta Parade scheduled for October 31, 2026.
The History Behind October 21
National Police Commemoration Day is observed every year on October 21 to honor a pivotal moment in Indian history. The date marks the remembrance of brave CRPF personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in 1959 while repelling an ambush by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs in Ladakh.