Police Commemoration Day: Tributes paid to bravehearts

The Police Commemoration Day was observed on Tuesday at the Police Lines, paying tributes to brave police and paramilitary personnel who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s unity and integrity.

Commissioner of Police (CP) Swapan Sharma led the ceremony, paying tributes to the fallen heroes of the Punjab Police and paramilitary forces.

Accompanied by former Director General of Police DR Bhatti, ADC Rakesh Kumar and other dignitaries, Sharma praised the Punjab Police as an exemplary force, steadfast in serving the nation during both peaceful and turbulent times. He highlighted their courage in combating militancy and maintaining internal security, noting that 117 Ludhiana police personnel made the ultimate sacrifice during the dark days of terrorism in the state.

A poignant moment in the ceremony was the reading of the names of police and paramilitary personnel who laid down their lives in the past year, acknowledging their supreme sacrifice.

Sharma emphasised that the freedom and security enjoyed today are a result of these martyrs’ bravery. He reaffirmed the Punjab Police’s unwavering commitment to serve the border state with dedication and valour.

The CP also assured comprehensive support from the state government and Punjab Police to families of the martyrs.

“We stand firmly with the families of our brave martyrs, ensuring every possible assistance to honour their sacrifices,” he said.

SSP pays homage to martyrs at Police Lines

Khanna SSP Jyoti Yadav Bains paid homage to the martyrs belonging to the police and paramilitary forces at Police Lines, Khanna, on Tuesday on Police Commemoration Day. Dr Bains motivated the people to bravely confront anti-national forces. She said: “It was due to the great sacrifices of our martyrs that we are all living in a peaceful environment and communal harmony,” adding that people could never forget the sacrifices of the martyrs.

Mandi Ahmedgarh: Meanwhile, officials from various police stations of the region, falling under the jurisdiction of Malerkotla and Ludhiana (rural), paid tributes to all martyrs who died fighting terrorists for the integrity of the nation.