North India Statesman
On the solemn occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid heart-felt tributes to the brave police personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Addressing the nation from the National Police Memorial, he emphasized that whether during festive celebrations or during moments of severe crisis, police forces across the country remain vigilantly deployed on the frontlines to ensure public safety. A total of 36,852 martyrs have been inscribed on the National Police Memorial wall since independence, reflecting the selfless commitment and unyielding devotion of India’s internal security forces.
154 New Names Added to the Memorial Roll of Honor in the Past Year
In his poignant address, Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted that 154 police personnel lost their lives in the service of the nation over the past year alone. Their names have been officially added to the National Police Memorial to honor their courageous actions in combating insurgency, border incursions, cyber threats, and complex law-and-order challenges. The Minister praised state police units—including dedicated contingents in Uttar Pradesh and neighboring belts—as well as Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for maintaining law, public order, and territorial integrity under extremely tough operational conditions.
Government Reiterates Support for Police Welfare and Modernization Initiatives
Underlining the central government’s commitment to force welfare, Amit Shah outlined ongoing reforms aimed at modernizing police infrastructure, upgrading tactical equipment, and enhancing family welfare schemes for personnel. He reassured families of fallen officers that the nation stands firmly behind them, providing educational, healthcare, and financial assistance. Security analysts and law enforcement leadership reaffirmed that the supreme sacrifices of these 36,852 bravehearts will continue to inspire current and future generations of officers dedicated to safeguarding the nation’s peace and stability.
