Police Commemoration Day: Nation Honors Bravehearts Who Made Supreme Sacrifice
Police forces across India, including Poonch, Assam, and Gujarat, honor personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
Across India, the police fraternity came together to observe Police Commemoration Day, a solemn occasion dedicated to remembering the courage and unwavering dedication of police personnel who laid down their lives while protecting the citizens of the country. From the borders of Jammu and Kashmir to the plains of Assam and the coasts of Gujarat, the nation paid heartfelt tributes to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Solemn Tributes in Poonch
In Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, the local police organized a poignant wreath-laying ceremony at the Poonch Police Memorial. The event served as a moment of reflection and respect, where personnel gathered to honor the brave officers who sacrificed their lives for the safety of the nation.
Beyond honoring the fallen officers, the ceremony also recognized the strength and resilience of the families left behind, acknowledging the immense personal loss they endured for the greater good of the country.
Assam Remembers Its Fallen Heroes
In Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the Police Commemoration Day program held at the 10th Assam Police Battalion campus in Kahilipara. During the event, the Chief Minister paid solemn tributes to the officers who lost their lives during the performance of their duties.
Heartbreaking Statistics
Chief Minister Sarma highlighted the heavy price paid by the police force, stating that between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026, a total of 154 police personnel across India lost their lives in the line of duty. Within the state of Assam, six personnel were lost during this period.
The Chief Minister specifically paid tribute to the following bravehearts:
- Sub-Inspector Dulu Moni Medhi
- Sub-Inspector Satyendra Malakar
- Sub-Inspector Nabajit Das
- Havildar Jiten Chandra Bora
- Lance Naik Sevak Dutta
- Amiya Sonowal
Reflecting on the long history of service, CM Sarma noted that since Independence, the Assam Police has lost more than 900 officers and personnel in the line of duty, underscoring the perilous nature of the profession.
Gujarat Honors the Guardians of Law and Order
In Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed his deep gratitude to the police bravehearts who sacrificed their lives to maintain security, safety, and law and order. He emphasized that the unwavering dedication of the police force has been instrumental in maintaining a stable environment in the state.
CM Patel further stated that the excellent law and order situation, ensured by the vigilance of the police, has helped establish Gujarat as a primary growth engine for the entire nation.
Police Commemoration Day is observed annually on October 21 across India to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives to ensure the safety of every citizen.