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Police Commemoration Day Observed Nationwide With Tributes to 191 Fallen

Rajnath Singh led the main National Police Memorial ceremony as leaders framed the sacrifices as vital to balancing internal with external security.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah issued tributes on X, praising police bravery and commitment to public safety.
  • Authorities reported 191 police personnel martyred between September 2024 and August 2025, with the BSF recording 23 among CAPFs and Chhattisgarh highest among states at 16.
  • At events across states, officials held parades, wreath-layings, name readings and two minutes of silence, with Maharashtra, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh and others hosting solemn ceremonies.
  • In Bastar, officials read out the names of the 191 fallen, noting 130 from state forces and 61 from Central Armed Police Forces.
  • The National Police Memorial highlighted ongoing remembrance activities through October 30, including support for families and public commemorative programs.