BUDGAM, OCT 21: Budgam Police observed Police Commemoration Day at District Police Lines (DPL), Budgam, on Wednesday, paying solemn tributes to police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty while safeguarding the nation and protecting the lives and property of citizens.
The commemorative ceremony was presided over by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Budgam, Hariprasad K K, who took the ceremonial salute, read out the names of the police martyrs and led the gathering in observing two minutes of silence in honour of the fallen heroes. Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Jatin Kishore, IAS, was also present on the occasion.
Contingents from District Police Budgam, Women Police, 43rd Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), India Reserve Police (IRP) and Home Guards, accompanied by the Police Band, participated in the ceremony, reflecting solidarity and respect for the personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.
A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Martyrs’ Memorial, where floral tributes were paid by the Deputy Commissioner Budgam, SSP Budgam, Additional SP Budgam, Assistant SP Headquarters, Deputy Commandant of 43 Bn CRPF, all Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs) of Budgam district, DySP PC Budgam/Chadoora, DySP DAR, other police officers and officials, Station House Officers (SHOs), in-charge police posts, dignitaries and family members of the martyrs.
Addressing the gathering, SSP Budgam paid rich tributes to the brave personnel who sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation. He lauded their courage, dedication, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty, emphasising that their valour and selfless service would continue to inspire generations of police personnel.
The SSP also highlighted the various activities being organised across Budgam district under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) to commemorate police martyrs, strengthen police-public relations and encourage greater community participation. These initiatives reflect the importance of maintaining public engagement while preserving the legacy of personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice.
In a gesture of solidarity and appreciation, SSP Budgam distributed winter gifts among the Next of Kin (NoKs) of police martyrs and interacted with them to enquire about their well-being. He listened to their grievances and concerns and assured them of all possible assistance, along with timely redressal of issues pertaining to the Police Department.
The interaction underscored the importance of sustained institutional support for families who continue to bear the loss of their loved ones. The department reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the families of fallen personnel receive due care, assistance and support.
