Police Commemoration Day Observed in Rajouri; Martyrs’ Sacrifices Remembered with Deep Reverence

**Tributes Paid to Fallen Personnel at DPL Rajouri; Senior Officers Reaffirm Commitment to Welfare of Martyrs’ Families**

GNS ONLINE NEWS PORTAL 

BY SHAFQAT WANI 

RAJOURI, OCTOBER 21:-Paying homage to the brave personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, Police Commemoration Day was observed with solemnity and patriotic fervour at the Martyrs’ Memorial, District Police Lines (DPL), Rajouri today.

The ceremony honoured the courage, dedication and selfless service of police and paramilitary personnel who laid down their lives while protecting the nation, upholding its unity and integrity, and safeguarding the lives and security of citizens.

A ceremonial parade comprising contingents of Police and Paramilitary Forces was held at DPL Rajouri. The salute was taken by DIG Rajouri-Poonch Range Sandeep Wazir, IPS, and SSP Rajouri Naresh Singh, JKPS, in a solemn display of respect for the fallen heroes.

MLA Rajouri Iftikhar Ahmed and Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Dr. Devansh Yadav, IAS, attended the commemorative ceremony along with senior officers of the civil administration , police and paramilitary forces, besides members of civil society.

Officers and officials of District Police Rajouri, accompanied by the families of police martyrs, laid floral tributes and wreaths at the Martyrs’ Memorial, remembering the personnel whose ultimate sacrifice continues to inspire generations of security forces to serve the nation with courage, honour and unwavering commitment.

The occasion served as a reminder that the peace and security enjoyed by society often come at an extraordinary cost, borne by brave men and women in uniform and their families.

Police Assure Continued Support to Martyrs’ Families

As part of the observance, the Police Administration organised an interaction programme at DPL Rajouri with the families of martyrs, reaffirming its commitment to their welfare, dignity and well-being.

During the interaction, police officers assured the bereaved families that the entire J&K Police Parivaar stands firmly with them and that all police establishments would remain accessible to address their concerns and grievances.

The officers further assured that issues raised by the families would be taken up on priority, underlining the responsibility of the police organisation to stand by those who have lost their loved ones in the service of the nation.

The observance concluded with a renewed pledge to uphold the ideals for which the martyrs made the supreme sacrifice and to ensure that their courage, devotion to duty and legacy of service are never forgotten.

The message of the day was clear: the nation will always remember its martyrs, and the families who share the burden of their sacrifice must never be left to face their loss alone.**