Police Commemoration Day

October 21, 2025 1:09 PM

Police Commemoration Day: Rajnath Singh pays tribute at National Police Memorial

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday paid solemn tributes to police and paramilitary personnel on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, laying a wreath at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi. The day marks the sacrifice of 10 brave policemen who laid down their lives in an ambush by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh, on October 21, 1959. Addressing the gathering, the Defence Minister paid glowing tributes to the fallen heroes and expressed deep gratitude to the...

October 21, 2025 10:48 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay tribute on Police Commemoration Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid heartfelt tributes to India’s police personnel on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, honouring their courage, dedication, and supreme sacrifices in the line of duty. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “On Police Commemoration Day, we salute the courage of our police personnel and recall the supreme sacrifice by them in the line of duty. Their steadfast dedication keeps our nation and people safe. Their bravery and commitment in times of crisis ...

October 18, 2025 5:12 PM

Rajnath Singh to pay tribute at National Police Memorial on Police Commemoration Day

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lay a wreath at the National Police Memorial (NPM) in New Delhi on October 21 to mark Police Commemoration Day, which honours the 10 brave policemen who were martyred in an ambush by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs in Ladakh on the same day in 1959. Since then, October 21 is observed annually as Police Commemoration Day across the country to pay tribute to police personnel who have laid down their lives in the line of duty. A joint parade featuri...

October 21, 2024 2:14 PM

PM Modi acknowledges bravery, sacrifice of police personnel on Police Commemoration Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday honored the bravery and sacrifices of police personnel while observing Police Commemoration Day. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Today, on Police Commemoration Day, we honour the bravery and sacrifice of our police personnel. Their unwavering dedication ensures the safety of our people. They exemplify courage and determination. Their proactive efforts and assistance during humanitarian challenges are equally commendable." Earlier today, Union Home Minister...