Srinagar: The National Police Commemoration Day was observed with full ceremonial tradition across Jammu and Kashmir.
The main function was organized at the Armed Police Complex Zewan where Lt. Governor J&K Manoj Sinha was the Chief Guest. ADGP Armed/IR J&K, S. J. M. Gillani read out the names of brave hearts of the country.
A blood donation camp in collaboration with Police Hospital Srinagar was also organized to remember the fallen heroes.
The function was attended by Advisor to LG, R.R Bhatnagar, Chief Secretary, J&K A.K Mehta, Principal Secretary Home J&K R.K Goyal, GOC 15 Corps Lt Gen A. S Aujla, a galaxy of Civil, Army, CAPFs, senior & retired police officers, NOKs of martyrs, and Jawans of Police and CAPFs.
Meanwhile, the day was observed at all Zonal, Range, Unit, and Wing headquarters where senior police officers led their personnel to pay rich tributes to those who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.
In Kulgam, SSP Kulgam Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarty along with ASP NHW, DySP Hqrs Kulgam, DySP DAR Kulgam, other officers/officials of Kulgam, and families of Martyrs paid their homage by placing floral wreaths at the Martyrs Monument at DPL Kulgam. SSP Kulgam applauded the role of martyrs and said that today we salute our Martyrs for their determination, courage, and spirit of sacrifice. On the occasion, Kulgam Police in collaboration with District Hospital Kulgam organized a one-day Blood Donation Camp to save the lives of the poor and needy at a crucial juncture.
In Pulwama, the function was held at DPL Pulwama, to pay homage to those policemen who lost their precious lives for the peace and integrity of the nation. SSP Pulwama Gh Jeelani Wani led the officers in paying floral tribute to all martyrs of the police. DC Pulwama Baseer-ul-Haq Khan Choudary, ASP Pulwama Tanveer Ahmad-JKP, CO CRPF 182/183, and other senior police officers also attended the function.
In Shopian, SSP Shopian Tanushree led officers and personnel to pay rich tributes to those who laid down their lives in the service of the nation at DPL Shopian where contingents of JKP, CRPF & JKAP performed a silent parade on the beats of Pipe Band. SSP Shopian paid floral tributes to the martyrs who laid their lives in the line of duty.
In Awantipora, the sacrifices of police in the line of their duties were marked with solemnity on the Police Commemoration Day held at DPL Awantipora. SSP Awantipora Mohd Yousuf paid floral tributes to all martyrs of the police of the country and two minutes of silence was observed with a heavy heart.
In Budgam, Police Commemoration Day was observed at DPL Budgam where SSP Budgam Tahir Saleem led officers and personnel to pay rich tributes to those who laid down their lives in the service of the nation. On the occasion, Dy CO 43Bn CRPF, ASP Budgam, Army officers, officers from different Bns of CRPF, Dy. SP Hqrs, senior police officers, and other officers showered floral tributes to all martyrs of the police. Moreover, Police officers of Budgam also distributed tokens of gratitude among NOKs of Police Martyrs and listened patiently to the grievances of Police Martyrs’ families, and assured the issues will be taken up for proper redressal.
In Ganderbal, the sacrifices of J&K Police in the line of duty was marked with solemnity on the Police Commemoration day held at DPL Ganderbal. SSP Ganderbal Nikhil Borkar led officers and personnel to pay rich tributes to those who laid down their lives in the service of the nation. The function was followed by a wreath laying ceremony and showering of flowers on the photos of Martyrs by DC Ganderbal Shaymbir, SSP Ganderbal Nikhil Borkar, DDC Vice Chairman Ganderbal, Dy Commandant CRPF, ASP Ganderbal, SDPO Kangan, DySP DAR Ganderbal, DySP Hqrs Ganderbal, DySp PC Ganderbal, Major Hitish 24RR, Major Randawa 34 Assam Rifles, all SHOs, and DOs Ganderbal, Jawans, guests and the members of Martyr’s families. On this occasion, DC Ganderbal, SSP Ganderbal along with ASP Ganderbal distributed gifts among NOKs of Police Martyrs.
In Sopore, the function was held at DPL Sopore where contingents of JKP, CRPF, and JKAP performed a silent parade on the beats of Pipe Band. SSP Sopore led officers and personnel to pay rich tributes to those who laid down their lives in the service of the nation; besides, two minutes of silence was observed with a heavy heart.
In Kupwara, Police Commemoration Day was observed at DPL Kupwara with all respect and reverence for those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. DDC Chairperson Kupwara Irfan Panditpuri, DC Kupwara Doifode Sagar Dattatray, Vice Chairperson Haji Farooq, DDC members, Chairman MC Kupwara, BDC members and media fraternity attended the function. Besides, officers of local RR, TA, and CAPF units also paid their tributes to the martyrs.
In Bandipora, the event was organised at DPL Bandipora. On the occasion, DC Bandipora Owais Ahmad and SSP Bandipora Mohmmad Zahid led officers and personnel to pay rich tributes to those who laid down their lives in the service of the nation. Principal District and Sessions Judge Bandipora, CJM Bandipora, ADC Bandipora, CPO Bandipora, CO-14 RR, CO 26 RR, CO 3rd BN CRPF, CO 14 BN BSF Hqr Madder, ASP Bandipora and other senior officers of police, Army CAPF also attended the function, besides families of police martyrs of district Bandipora, retired police personnel, prominent citizens & distinguished guests were also present.
In Handwara, the function was held at DPL Handwara. SP Handwara Sheema Nabi Qasba led officers and personnel to pay rich tributes to those who laid down their lives in the service of the nation, ADC Handwara Nazir Ahmad, SDPO Handwara, DySP DAR Handwara, other officers of Police, SSB, CRPF, BSF and families of martyred police personnel were present on the occasion.
In Baramulla, SSP Baramulla Rayees Mohammad Bhat led officers and personnel to pay rich tributes to those who laid down their lives in the service of the nation. On the occasion, contingents of District Police, 53Bn CRPF, 2nd Bn SSB, and IRP 13th Bn and other officers participated.
In Anantnag, Police Commemoration day was observed at DPL Anantnag wherein the martyrs were remembered for their sacrifices for the nation. SSP Anantnag Ashish Mishra, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Basharat Qayoom, Commandants of different CRPF/IRP/Army Battalions, and other senior officers of civil and police administration paid rich tributes to the martyrs. The names of martyrs were read by SSP Anantnag. The gifts were distributed among the NoKs of martyrs as a token of respect. Later, SSP Anantnag inaugurated a blood donation camp where many police personnel participated in blood donation.
