LEH, OCT 21: Police Commemoration Day was observed with solemnity and reverence across the Union Territory of Ladakh on Wednesday, with commemorative ceremonies held at Leh, Kargil, Drass, Zanskar and Sham to honour police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
The observances brought together senior civil and police officers, Army and paramilitary personnel, families of martyrs, religious leaders and members of civil society to pay homage to the fallen heroes and reaffirm their commitment to the values of courage, discipline, integrity and public service.
LEH: Ladakh Police organised the main commemorative ceremony at District Police Lines, Choglamsar, Leh, in the presence of the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh as chief guest and the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory as guest of honour. The Director General of Police, Ladakh, DIG, SSP Leh Piyush Fulzele, IPS, senior Army and ITBP officers, and representatives of various civil departments attended the programme.
The gathering paid rich tributes to the martyrs, recalling their courage and supreme sacrifices in safeguarding peace and security. A blood donation camp was also organised as part of the observance, with Air Officer Commanding Ajay Rathi and SSP Leh Piyush Fulzele among the dignitaries who donated blood. The ceremony concluded with a collective pledge to uphold the martyrs’ legacy through dedicated public service and the maintenance of peace, security and the rule of law.
KARGIL: District Police Kargil held a commemorative ceremony at District Police Lines, featuring a ceremonial parade, the reading of martyrs’ names and wreath-laying at the memorial. Major General R.P. Singh, General Officer Commanding, 8 Mountain Division, attended as Chief Guest. The Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Chief Engineer GREF Kargil, senior Army and civil administration officers, religious leaders and media representatives also participated in paying homage.
DRASS: The observance in Drass featured a Roll of Honour and wreath-laying ceremony. The Deputy Commissioner Drass attended as Chief Guest, while SP Drass read out the names of 154 police martyrs commemorated this year, including personnel from state police forces, Central Armed Police Forces and allied police organisations across the country. Officers and representatives of political, religious and social organisations paid their respects.
ZANSKAR: District Police Zanskar observed the day at the helipad near the District Police Office in Padum. The programme began with the ceremonial parade and Rashtriya Salute, followed by the reading of martyrs’ names, a Marching Roll of Honour and floral tributes. The Deputy Commissioner Zanskar commended the police for their dedication, discipline and professionalism in maintaining law and order under challenging circumstances. SP Zanskar emphasised that the most meaningful tribute to fallen personnel was to carry forward their legacy through integrity, discipline and commitment to public service. The ceremony concluded with Shok Shastra Salami and wreath-laying by dignitaries.
SHAM: The first Police Commemoration Day observance at Sham was held under the supervision of SSP Sham. The Deputy Commissioner Sham, senior Army officers, SHO Police Station Khaltsi, officers of the CRPF and BRO, government officials, prominent citizens and families of police martyrs attended the ceremony. A solemn salute was presented in honour of the fallen personnel, while their family members were specially honoured in recognition of the sacrifices made by their loved ones. The programme concluded with a renewed pledge to serve the people with dedication and integrity.
The region-wide observance served as a reminder of the sacrifices made by police personnel in protecting citizens, maintaining public order and safeguarding national security. Through ceremonial tributes, community participation and initiatives such as blood donation, Ladakh Police reaffirmed its commitment to preserving the memory of the martyrs and supporting the values for which they laid down their lives.
