The Commissionerate Police of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack) observed the 54th Police Commemoration Day at the Reserve Police ground here on Monday with top officials of the Commissionerate being present at the ceremony.
The day is observed in honour of the 11 CRPF jawans who died in the India-China war in 1962.Chief guest Additional Police Commissioner Dr Santosh Bala said October 21 is observed as the Police Martyrs’ Day to commemorate and pay tributes to those dedicated brave souls who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.
Recollecting the history, Dr Bala said, “We commemorate the day for those brave jawans who gave life to guarantee our security.” Unfortunately, six brave jawans lost their lives in Odisha this year, but this number is less than the previous year’s and steps are needed to be taken to reduce this number, she added.
The names of the deceased police personnel were read out by the police officials. More than 500 police personnel were killed all over the country while on duty during 2012-13, police sources said.
Among others, retired senior police officials, Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police Nitinjeet Singh, ACPs and IICs of the Commissionerate Police were present.