Delhi Police pays tribute to 186 fallen personnel on commemoration day

The Delhi Police observed its annual Commemoration Day Parade on Tuesday, paying tribute to 186 police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year.

Among those honoured was the late Assistant Sub-Inspector Chhatra Pal Singh Raghav, who died from injuries sustained during the anti-CAA-NRC protests at Chand Bagh.

The solemn ceremony was held at the Parade Ground in New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp, and was led by Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha. As part of the tribute, Golchha read out the names of all martyrs who had died between 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025, acknowledging their courage and commitment to duty.

ASI Raghav had suffered critical injuries when a violent mob attacked police personnel during protests in Bhajanpura. Despite extensive medical treatment, his condition deteriorated, leaving him paralysed and in a coma. He passed away on 12 January.

The commemoration also recognised the sacrifices of seven other personnel from the Delhi Police and 178 officers from various state and central forces, including those from Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, as well as paramilitary units such as the BSF, CRPF and CISF.

Police Commemoration Day is observed across India on 21 October each year to honour police personnel who have laid down their lives in the line of duty. The date marks the anniversary of the 1959 ambush in Ladakh, in which ten Indian policemen were killed by Chinese troops. Since then, the day has stood as a solemn reminder of the bravery and sacrifice shown by law enforcement officers nationwide.