BANDERDEWA, OCT 22:

The Arunachal Pradesh Police observed the 67th Police Commemoration Day at the Police Training Centre (PTC), Banderdewa, in Papum Pare district on Thursday, paying tribute to personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty.

Director General of Police Dr Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal led the Smriti Diwas parade and offered floral tributes to the police martyrs. Personnel of various ranks of the Arunachal Pradesh Police also paid homage to the fallen officers.

Addressing the gathering, Jamwal said the sacrifices of police personnel would never be forgotten and highlighted the courage, dedication and risks involved in their service to the nation. He said the occasion served as a reminder of their commitment to protecting the public and maintaining law and order.

Family members of martyr Lieutenant Head Constable Chikseng Manpong also offered prayers in remembrance of police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Police Commemoration Day is observed across the country on October 21 every year to honour police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice while performing their duties.

The event was attended by officers and personnel of the Arunachal Pradesh Police, India Reserve Battalion, Arunachal Pradesh Battalion, Special Task Force and Crime Branch, along with Inspector Generals of Police, Deputy Inspectors General of Police, Superintendents of Police from Itanagar Capital Complex and Papum Pare, and family members of martyrs.

The Arunachal Pradesh Police reiterated its commitment to supporting serving personnel, caring for the families of martyrs and upholding the values of duty, integrity and service.