Assam Chief Minister Pays Tribute to Fallen Police Officers on Police Commemoration Day

Guwahati, October 21 (Daily Kiran) : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to six police officers who lost their lives while on duty during a ceremony in Guwahati on October 21. The event marked Police Commemoration Day, a day dedicated to honoring the bravery and sacrifice of police personnel across the country.

Sarma participated as the chief guest at the memorial ceremony held at the 10th Assam Police Battalion headquarters. He laid floral tributes at the police memorial, remembering the fallen officers. The event was attended by Assam’s Director General of Police, Harmeet Singh, along with several senior police officials.

In a statement to the media, Sarma emphasized the significance of Police Commemoration Day, which recognizes the courage and sacrifices made by police officers and personnel who have perished in the line of duty. He noted, “Assam Police lost six brave officers last year. Today, we gather here to pay homage to them and express our gratitude to all police forces across the nation.”

The Chief Minister praised the contributions of police personnel in maintaining law and order, especially under challenging circumstances. He acknowledged their role in ensuring public safety and security.

Sarma also took to social media platform X, posting, “On behalf of the people of Assam, I paid floral tributes to over 900 Assam Police personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice since independence. Their courage and dedication to our motherland will never be forgotten. A grateful state will always remember them.”

He reiterated that the sacrifices made by police officers have led to the prevailing peace in Assam, with insurgency at a near-end and a significant decrease in crime rates. He committed to taking all possible measures to maintain peace in the state.

Police Commemoration Day is observed annually on October 21 to honor police personnel who have lost their lives while fulfilling their duties. This date commemorates the tragic event of October 21, 1959, when ten Indian police officers were killed in an ambush by Chinese soldiers while patrolling the India-China border in the Hot Springs area of Ladakh.

The day serves as a reminder of the risks faced by police officers in safeguarding internal security, controlling crime, and maintaining public order. Across the nation, police units hold memorial ceremonies to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the country. The tribute ceremony in Guwahati was part of this nationwide observance, remembering the police personnel who laid down their lives for the nation.