New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several political leaders paid tribute to police personnel on Police Commemoration Day, honouring officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and recognising their contribution to public safety, law and order, and internal security.
In a post on X, Modi expressed gratitude for police personnel serving in challenging circumstances, highlighting their role in combating crime, responding to emergencies and protecting citizens.
Police Commemoration Day is an occasion to express our deepest gratitude to our police personnel, who serve with remarkable commitment, often in the most challenging circumstances. From maintaining law and order to combating crime, responding to emergencies and ensuring the safety of citizens, their contribution is invaluable.
We pay our solemn tributes to the brave police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. Their courage, unwavering dedication and supreme sacrifice will forever remain etched in our nation’s memory.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 21, 2026
He said the courage, dedication and supreme sacrifice of fallen officers would remain etched in the nation’s memory.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid a wreath at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi to honour personnel who died in service.
On Police Commemoration Day, salutations to the martyrs of our police forces who made the supreme sacrifice for the country.
Our police personnel have upheld the highest examples of patriotism by offering their lives to shield the honour of the Motherland and protect its citizens. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to them on behalf of the nation.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 21, 2026
He also flagged off a nationwide motorcycle rally under the theme ‘Fight Against Drugs’. The rally features around 90 riders from nine states and Union Territories, along with personnel from Central Armed Police Forces and Central Police Organisations.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu paid tribute to fallen officers, praising their vigilance and dedication to internal security and expressing solidarity with their families.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami saluted personnel who sacrificed their lives and said his government was working to equip the state police with modern technology and resources to strengthen its capabilities and public-oriented services.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prema Khandu and Assam Chief Minister Hemant Biswa Sarma also honoured police personnel, describing their courage, sacrifice and commitment to protecting citizens as a lasting source of inspiration.
