Governor Ram Naresh Yadav paid tributes to the martyred Police officers and employees of the State at Police Commemoration Day parade at lal Parade Ground here on Monday.
He expressed gratitude to relatives of the martyrs and assured that they are not alone. Madhya Pradesh Government, police administration and entire society stand by them. He said that we have to move ahead by drawing inspiration from martyrs’ sacrifices.
Yadav said that arrangements have been made to impart better training in tune with modern-day demand to police personnel in the State. In view of police personnel and officers doing duty continuously, the State Government is ensuring facilities and welfare for them and their relatives.
He said that way for all round development in the State will be paved only by strengthening atmosphere of peace, harmony and brotherhood in society. He exhorted to work honestly keeping this in view. He stressed the need to work more effectively for control over crimes against women.
It is due to activeness of Madhya Pradesh police that prompt investigation and speedy sentencing of criminals have become possible in such cases.
Director General of Police (DGP) Nandan Dube said that personnel of police and central paramilitary forces have given maximum contribution in maintaining country’s internal security.
As many as 885 police officers and employees of the state have laid down their lives while discharging their duties since 1947 till date. We have lost our 7 colleagues during last one year.
They include inspector late Raja Babu Soni, ASI late Rajendra Pandey, head
constables late Mal Singh Marawi, late Avdhesh Dube, late Govind Richhariya and constables late Naresh Kumar and late Keshav Sahu.
He said that we are committed to maintaining law and order and tempo of development in the state. Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa, Principal Secretary Home RK Swai, police officers, retired officers, relatives of martyrs and distinguished citizens were present on the occasion.
Remembering martyrs, the Governor paid tributes to them. The Chief Secretary, DGP, Principal Secretary Home and other officers also paid tributes to martyrs. After the programme, Governor Yadav met relatives of martyrs.