BANDERDEWA, Oct 22: The Arunachal Pradesh Police observed the 67th Police Commemoration Day at the Police Training Centre (PTC), Banderdewa on Wednesday, paying homage to police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
Director General of Police Dr Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal participated in the Smriti Diwas parade and led the tributes to the martyrs. Police personnel of various ranks paid floral tributes in their honour.
Addressing the gathering, Jamwal said the sacrifices of police personnel would always be remembered and that the occasion served as a reminder of their courage, dedication and commitment to protecting the public and maintaining law and order.
Family members of martyr Lieutenant Head Constable Chikseng Manpong also offered prayers in remembrance of the fallen personnel.
Police Commemoration Day is observed across the country on October 21 every year to honour police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
The Arunachal Pradesh Police reiterated its commitment to upholding the values of duty, integrity and service, besides extending support to the families of police martyrs.
Officers and personnel from the Arunachal Pradesh Police, India Reserve Battalions, Arunachal Pradesh Police Battalions, Special Task Force and Crime Branch attended the programme. Inspector Generals of Police, Deputy Inspector Generals of Police, Superintendents of Police from Itanagar Capital Region and Papum Pare district, and family members of martyrs were also present.