Kozhikode Rural, Kerala: Kozhikode Rural District Police solemnly observed Police Commemoration Day at the District Police Headquarters, paying heartfelt tribute to police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation.
During the memorial ceremony, Kozhikode Rural District Police Chief Merin Joseph, IPS, laid a floral wreath in honour of the brave police martyrs and remembered their courage, dedication, and supreme sacrifice in protecting citizens and maintaining law and order.
Police Commemoration Day is observed across India every year on October 21 in memory of 10 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who were killed in a confrontation with Chinese forces at Hot Springs in Ladakh in 1959. The day honours police personnel from across the country who have laid down their lives while performing their duties.
The observance serves as a reminder of the risks undertaken by police personnel to safeguard public safety, uphold the law, and protect the nation. It also reinforces the enduring values of courage, duty, and service that guide the police force.
Through this solemn tribute, Kozhikode Rural District Police reaffirmed their respect for the fallen heroes and their commitment to carrying forward the legacy of the martyrs through dedicated public service.
Kozhikode Rural Police salute the brave martyrs whose sacrifice continues to inspire generations.
