REASI, OCT 21: District Police Reasi observed Police Commemoration Day-2026 at the Martyrs’ Memorial, District Police Lines (DPL), Reasi, paying solemn tributes to police personnel and members of the paramilitary forces who laid down their lives in the line of duty. The occasion brought together elected representatives, senior civil and police officers, security personnel, martyrs’ families and members of civil society to honour the courage, sacrifice and dedication of the fallen heroes.
The ceremony commenced with a ceremonial parade comprising contingents of Police and Paramilitary Forces. MLA Reasi Kuldeep Dubey, MLA Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Baldev Raj, Deputy Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek, SSP Reasi Mukund Tibrewal, Commandant IRP 1st Battalion R.K. Katoch, Additional SP Katra Kameshwar Puri, Additional SP Reasi Iftikhar Ahmed, DySP Headquarters Reasi and DySP DAR/DPL Reasi attended the observance, along with SDPOs, SHOs and officers of the Paramilitary Forces.
Police officers, officials, family members of martyrs, prominent citizens and social activists paid floral tributes and laid wreaths at the Martyrs’ Memorial, remembering those who made the supreme sacrifice while protecting the nation and maintaining peace and security.
A poignant moment of the ceremony came when SSP Reasi read out the Roll of Honour, recalling the names of 154 police personnel and members of the Paramilitary Forces who attained martyrdom in the line of duty. The solemn reading served as a tribute to their unwavering commitment to duty and the sacrifices made in safeguarding the country.
The participation of martyrs’ families added a deeply emotional dimension to the occasion. Their presence reflected both pride in the service of their loved ones and the enduring pain of their loss. As a mark of respect and solidarity, officers presented gifts to the bereaved families, acknowledging their sacrifices and reaffirming the institution’s responsibility towards them.
Following the commemorative ceremony, SSP Reasi, accompanied by a team of officers, personally interacted with the Next of Kin (NoKs) of the martyrs. He listened to their grievances and concerns and issued on-the-spot directions for the redressal of their issues. The families were also briefed about various welfare schemes and benefits available to the NoKs of martyrs under the Government of India.
Reaffirming the department’s commitment to their welfare, SSP Reasi assured the families that District Police Reasi would continue to extend all possible assistance and support in addressing their genuine concerns and welfare requirements.
The observance concluded with a renewed commitment to uphold the ideals of courage, sacrifice, integrity and public service exemplified by the martyrs. The ceremony underscored that remembering the fallen heroes must go beyond annual commemorations, with sustained care, dignity and support for the families who continue to bear the loss of their loved ones.
