Hyderabad: Future City Police paid tribute to personnel who died in the line of duty during Police Commemoration Day at the newly inaugurated commissionerate headquarters on Wednesday. Commissioner of Police Dr. Tarun Joshi, IPS, led the ceremony on October 21, 2026, and assured martyrs’ families of departmental support.
The event brought together Joint Commissioner of Police G. Chandana Deepti, IPS, deputy commissioners, senior officers, police personnel and families of the deceased. In addition, a 26-member police parade contingent, a 16-member police band and a five-member Pustak Toli contingent took part in the programme.
Addressing the gathering, Joshi recalled the courage and sacrifice of police personnel who died protecting the country and its citizens. He said their dedication would continue to inspire serving officers.
Following the address, the Commissioner met the martyrs’ families individually and enquired about their well-being. He assured them of necessary assistance from the department. He also presented bouquets to family members in recognition of their loved ones’ service and sacrifice.
Future City Police honour parade personnel and support martyrs’ families
Meanwhile, Joshi praised the discipline and commitment shown by personnel participating in the ceremonial parade. In recognition of their performance, he presented cash rewards to the parade participants.
Police Commemoration Day is observed annually on October 21. The date marks the deaths of 10 Indian police personnel during an encounter with Chinese troops at Hot Springs in Ladakh on October 21, 1959. The observance also honours police personnel across India who lost their lives while performing their duties.
Among the senior officials present were Shadnagar Zone DCP Ch. Sirisha, Maheshwaram Zone DCP K. Narayana Reddy, IPS, and Future City Traffic DCP Shivam Upadhyaya, IPS.
Other attendees included Additional DCP Jhangir, Special Branch ACP M. Hussaini Naidu, CAR Headquarters ACP Arun Kumar, Shadnagar ACP S. Laxminarayana and Ibrahimpatnam ACP K.P.V. Raju. Other senior police officers and personnel also attended the ceremony.