National Police Day Observed with Solemnity Across Jammu Zone

Jammu, 21 October : National Police Day, popularly known as Police Commemoration Day, was observed with solemnity and reverence across all districts of Jammu Province. The day marks the remembrance of ten brave personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty on October 21, 1959, while defending the nation’s frontiers at Hot Springs, Ladakh.

Commemorative functions were organized in all ten districts of Jammu Zone, where senior police officers, retired personnel, members of martyrs’ families, and representatives from civil society gathered to pay homage to the fallen heroes. The atmosphere at each venue was one of deep respect and gratitude, reflecting the collective pride and emotion of the police fraternity and the public.

The main zonal function was held at the Police Parade and Advanced Training Ground, Gulshan Ground, Jammu, where Bhim Sen Tuti, IPS, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu Zone, took the ceremonial salute at the Commemoration Day Parade.

The event witnessed the presence of MLAs, officers from all Jammu-based units, senior and retired police officers, members of the media, and prominent citizens from various walks of life.

During the ceremony, IGP Bhim Sen Tuti, IPS, read out the names of 191 martyrs from the Police and Central Armed Police Forces, including the CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB, NCB, NDRF, and Fire & Emergency Services, Civil Defence, and Home Guards, who laid down their lives in the service of the nation over the past year. Among them were 14 brave personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The IGP lauded their courage and commitment, noting that their sacrifice remains an enduring symbol of duty, honor, and devotion to the motherland.

He lauded their courage and commitment, noting that their sacrifice remains an enduring symbol of duty, honor, and devotion to the motherland.

In his address, the IGP praised the Jammu and Kashmir Police for its remarkable record of service, courage, and professionalism in some of the most challenging operational environments in the country. He stated that the force continues to stand as a bulwark of national security and public safety, often performing duties at great personal risk and under extreme conditions. He prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls and extended heartfelt wishes for the well-being of their families.

Following the parade, IGP Bhim Sen Tuti interacted personally with the next of kin (NOK) of the martyrs present at the ceremony. He listened to their concerns and assured them that their welfare remains a top priority for the Police Department. He directed officers to ensure timely resolution of the issues raised and reiterated that the department remains committed to standing beside the families of its martyrs in every possible way.

Earlier in the morning, all Jammu-based Senior Officers assembled at the Police Martyrs’ Memorial, Rail Head Complex, Jammu, where floral tributes were paid to the martyrs amid the sounding of the Last Post. The site, adorned with wreaths and flowers, stood as a symbol of honor and remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

As part of the commemoration, a blood donation camp was organized a day earlier, at the Police Auditorium, Gulshan Ground Jammu. Senior police officers, staff, and volunteers participated enthusiastically, donating around 125 units of blood to mark the occasion as an act of service and humanity, reflecting the spirit of sacrifice that defines the police force.

Prominent guests included MLAs, senior officers of the Army and J&K Police, retired senior officers, and distinguished members of civil society. Their participation reflected the broad-based respect for the police martyrs and the deep bond between the force and the public it serves.

In the evening, an impressive candle-light ceremony was held at the Police Martyrs’ Memorial, Rail Head Complex, Jammu, where a large gathering of police personnel, their families, and citizens paid glowing tributes to the martyrs. As hundreds of candles flickered in unison, the atmosphere was charged with emotion and reverence, symbolizing that the light of sacrifice and service of the brave hearts continues to guide the Jammu and Kashmir Police in its unrelenting commitment to duty, honor, and the nation.