KULGAM, OCT 21: District Police Kulgam observed Police Commemoration Day with solemnity and reverence on Wednesday, paying rich tributes to police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty while serving the nation and safeguarding the lives of citizens.
A Police Commemoration Day parade was held at the District Police Lines (DPL), Kulgam, to honour the courage, dedication and supreme sacrifices of the martyrs. The ceremony brought together senior civil and police officers, representatives of security forces, police personnel and families of the fallen heroes to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the nation.
Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Shahzad Alam, and Senior Superintendent of Police Kulgam Anayat Ali Chowdhary, led the tributes alongside other senior officers from the police and security establishments.
Among those present were the Additional Superintendent of Police, Kulgam; Additional Superintendent of Police, National Highway Qazigund; Deputy Superintendent of Police Headquarters, Kulgam; Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Armed Reserve (DAR), Kulgam; and other officers and officials of Kulgam Police.
During the solemn wreath-laying ceremony, the officers and families of the martyrs placed floral wreaths at the Martyrs’ Monument at DPL Kulgam, paying homage to the brave personnel who sacrificed their lives while performing their duties.
The ceremony served as a poignant reminder of the risks undertaken by police personnel in maintaining law and order, protecting citizens and confronting security challenges. Their dedication and courage continue to inspire serving personnel to uphold the highest traditions of duty, discipline and public service.
The presence of the martyrs’ families added special significance to the observance, recognising the sacrifices made not only by the fallen personnel but also by their loved ones, who continue to carry the pain of their loss with courage and dignity.
Police Commemoration Day is observed annually on October 21 to honour personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. The day commemorates the sacrifice of ten Central Reserve Police Force personnel killed in an ambush by Chinese troops at Hot Springs in Ladakh on October 21, 1959.
Through the solemn observance at DPL Kulgam, the district paid tribute to the fallen heroes and reaffirmed the enduring importance of remembering their sacrifices, honouring their families and upholding the values of courage, commitment and service to the nation.
