Hyderabad: Nalgonda district officials honoured police personnel who died in the line of duty during Police Commemoration Day on October 21. The ceremony took place at the district police office. District Collector Chandrashekar and SP Sharath Chandra Pawar led the tributes. Family members of the deceased personnel and other officials also attended.
Collector Chandrashekar said police services were vital to public peace and safety. He noted that officers faced numerous challenges while maintaining law and order.
He praised the courage, dedication and commitment of Nalgonda police martyrs. Their sacrifices, he said, offered an example for others. He also commended police efforts to prevent crime and protect women and children. In addition, he highlighted road accident prevention, cybercrime awareness and efforts to eliminate drug abuse.
Chandrashekar urged young people to learn from the martyrs’ sacrifices. He called on them to develop patriotism, discipline and a spirit of service.
Nalgonda police martyrs remembered for their sacrifice
SP Sharath Chandra Pawar described policing as more than a job. He said it was a duty rooted in public responsibility and commitment to the nation.
Pawar explained the history of Police Commemoration Day. The observance takes place every year on October 21. It honours 10 Central Reserve Police Force personnel killed in a Chinese attack at Hot Springs in Ladakh on October 21, 1959.
He said 15 police officers and personnel from Nalgonda district had died while performing their duties. Across the country, 154 police personnel had made the supreme sacrifice during the current year.
The SP said the sacrifices of officers who protected the public would never be forgotten. He urged people to draw inspiration from their service and work for public safety and social welfare. Officials also paid their respects to the martyrs’ families.
Additional SP Ramesh, DSP K. Shivaram Reddy and AR DSP Srinivas attended the ceremony. Inspectors, reserve inspectors, sub-inspectors, other police personnel and family members of the martyrs were also present.