Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta, IPS, and senior police officers paid solemn tributes to police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day.
The tribute ceremony was held at the Martyrs’ Memorial on the premises of the Andhra Pradesh Special Police (APSP) 6th Battalion in Mangalagiri. The gathering honoured the courage, dedication and unwavering commitment of police martyrs who laid down their lives while protecting the public and maintaining law and order.
Addressing the gathering, DGP Harish Kumar Gupta, IPS, said the sacrifices of police martyrs would remain etched in the nation’s history. He emphasized that the most meaningful tribute to their legacy was to uphold their ideals through dedicated public service, professionalism and commitment to safeguarding citizens’ lives and property.
The DGP urged police personnel to maintain the highest professional standards, discharge their duties with integrity, and continue working to ensure public safety and the effective maintenance of law and order.
He also reaffirmed the department’s responsibility to support the families of police martyrs, particularly their children. Officers were directed to ensure that eligible families receive financial assistance and welfare benefits without delay. He stressed that their grievances must be addressed promptly and that necessary support should be provided in a timely manner.
Emphasizing the importance of public service, the DGP called upon all police personnel to serve with compassion, act fairly and face challenges courageously.
The commemoration reaffirmed the Andhra Pradesh Police Department’s commitment to honouring its fallen personnel by continuing their legacy of sacrifice, integrity and dedicated service to the people.
Our Citizen Reporter – Telangana
B. Bharath Reddy
