Patiala News:Punjab Police Committed to Cracking Down on Drug Traffickers and Anti-Social Elements: DIG Kuldeep Singh Chahal
-Patiala Police pays tribute to martyrs on Police Commemoration Day under the leadership of SSP Harmandeep Hans
-Says the sacrifices of the brave martyrs will always remain a source of inspiration for the police force
On the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Patiala District Police paid tribute to police martyrs at the Martyrs’ Memorial located at the Police Lines under the leadership of SSP Harmandeep Hans. DIG Patiala Range Kuldeep Singh Chahal attended the commemorative ceremony as the chief guest. He said that the day was dedicated to saluting the brave police personnel who laid down their lives while safeguarding the nation, maintaining law and order, and protecting the lives and property of the people. He said that, under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and the leadership of DGP Gaurav Yadav, Punjab Police remained fully committed to cracking down on drug traffickers and anti-social elements. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal and Additional Sessions Judge Amrish Kumar were also present on the occasion.
Paying homage to the immortal martyrs of the police force, DIG Kuldeep Singh Chahal said that their supreme sacrifices would always remain a source of inspiration for the police force. He said that October 21 held special significance in the history of Indian policing. Police Commemoration Day is observed on this date in memory of the police personnel who were killed in an attack by Chinese troops in the Hot Springs area of Ladakh in 1959.
DIG Chahal stated that during the dark period of terrorism, 1,784 Punjab Police personnel had laid down their lives while fighting anti-social elements to restore peace and tranquillity in the state. These included 157 martyrs from the Patiala Range, while 66 officers and personnel of Patiala District Police alone had sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation and society. He said that the day reminded everyone of the commitment of police personnel to performing their duties under all circumstances and ensuring the safety of the people.
On the occasion, SSP Harmandeep Hans, while expressing his gratitude, said that the district police stood firmly with the families of martyrs through their joys and sorrows and would ensure that they did not face any difficulties. He said that Patiala Police was fully committed to eliminating drugs and crime from the district, maintaining peace and order, and safeguarding the lives and property of ordinary citizens.
During the ceremony, wreaths were laid at the Martyrs’ Memorial, and floral tributes were paid before the photographs of the martyred police personnel. The police contingent, led by Parade Commander DSP Fateh Singh Brar, presented a ceremonial salute in honour of the martyrs, followed by two minutes of silence. DSP Banur Sukhdev Singh read out the names of police and paramilitary personnel who had been martyred across the country during the past year, paying tribute to their supreme sacrifices.
On the occasion, DIG Kuldeep Singh Chahal, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal and SSP Harmandeep Hans also listened to the grievances of the families of martyred police personnel and directed the concerned officers to ensure their prompt resolution. They also inaugurated a blood donation camp and free eye and dental check-up camps organised with the support of the Youth Federation of India and the Power House Youth Club.
Those present at the ceremony included Civil Judge Ravinder Singh Rana, former IG Amar Singh Chahal, SPs Mohit Aggarwal, Rajesh Chhibber and Ashok Kumar, along with former police officers Manjit Singh Brar, Sukhdev Singh Virk, Chand Singh and Nahar Singh. Sukhwinder Singh and Bhupinder Singh of the Punjab Police Welfare Association, other police officers and personnel, and family members of the martyred police personnel also attended the ceremony.