Hanumakonda, Oct, 21 : On the occasion of Police Martyrs’ Commemoration Day observed on October 21, top district officials, elected representatives, and senior police officers gathered at the Martyrs’ Memorial at the Police Headquarters in Hanumakonda to pay rich tributes to fallen personnel. District Collector Chahat Bajpai, Warangal District Collector Satya Sharada, Wardhannapet MLA K.R. Nagaraju, and Warangal Police Commissioner N. Swetha led the solemn ceremony alongside families of martyrs, offering floral wreaths to honor those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
Addressing the gathering, Warangal Police Commissioner N. Swetha recalled that Police Commemoration Day is observed annually across the nation to mark the supreme sacrifice of ten CRPF personnel killed during a surprise ambush by Chinese troops at Hot Springs in Ladakh on October 21, 1959. She commended the continuous efforts of the police force in maintaining law and order, combating cybercrimes, preventing road accidents, curbing drug abuse, and ensuring the safety of women and children. Highlighting local sacrifices, the Commissioner noted that 25 police personnel under the Warangal Police Commissionerate have laid down their lives while safeguarding the public.
Reaffirming the department’s commitment to the welfare of martyrs’ families, CP Swetha interacted directly with family members present at the venue to address their grievances, promising to work closely with the state government for prompt resolutions. Following the formal ceremony, official gifts were distributed to the families. The event was attended by East Zone DCP Ankit Kumar, Additional DCP (Admin) Rayala Prabhakar Rao, Additional DCPs Balaswamy, Suresh, and Srinivas, alongside ACPs, Inspectors, and personnel across ranks.
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