Overview
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the national observance at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi, calling police and the armed forces twin pillars of security and stressing balance between internal and external threats.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute on X to the courage and sacrifice of police personnel, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah also honoring fallen officers.
- Officials reported 191 personnel martyred between September 1, 2024 and August 31, 2025, with the BSF recording the most among central forces (23) and Chhattisgarh the most among states and UTs (16).
- States and UTs held parades, wreath‑laying and name‑reading ceremonies, including events in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Haryana, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh.
- Support for families featured prominently, from compassionate appointments issued in Chennai to assurances of financial aid and jobs pledged by police leadership in venues such as Haryana and Chandigarh.