Kin of police martyrs honoured on commemoration day in Nawanshahr

Paying rich tributes to martyrs of the Punjab Police and other forces to mark Police Commemoration Day here at ITI Ground in Nawanshar, Ludhiana Range DIG Satinder Singh said the supreme sacrifices of the martyred officers and soldiers could never be overlooked as these are a golden history to strengthen the unity and integrity of the country.

Accompanied by family members of the police martyrs, Satinder Singh said it is a matter of pride for the police that hundreds of officials laid down their lives to safeguard the country, which would be ever remain a source of inspiration for the entire force, instilling the spirit of nationalism and patriotism.

These sacrifices would bolster the spirit of maintaining law and order in the force. He said the flame lit by the martyrs to keep the country and state safe from internal and external aggression would be kept burning, said the DIG, adding that those indulged in nefarious designs to disrupt hard-earned peace would be dealt with heavy hand.

Satinder Singh said the day was annually observed on October 21. On this day in 1959, a place Hot Spring in Ladakh, a CRPF patrolling party led by Sub-Inspector Karam Singh was ambushed by Chinese troops and 10 soldiers were martyred. He said everyone should take this resolve to always maintain the honour, dignity, and pride of the country and of the Punjab Police.

Satinder Singh, DC Ankurjeet Singh, SSP Dr Mehtab Singh and Additional Sessions Judge Baljinder Singh Mann paid tribute to the martyrs. The family members were also honoured while the DIG listened to their issues as well as assuring for redressal.

Earlier, DSP Raj Kumar read out the names of the officers and jawans of the forces of various states remembering their sacrifices. SP, Headquarters, Iqbal Singh, SP (Investigation) Sarabjit Singh Bahia, SP Jashandeep Singh Gill, Parade Commander Jaspreet Singh and senior police officers were present.