Srinagar, Oct 21: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) observed Police Commemoration Day at Group Centre Humhama in Srinagar on Wednesday, paying tribute to police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty.

The ceremony was presided over by Rajesh Kumar, IPS, Special Director General, J&K Zone, CRPF, and attended by Srinagar Sector Inspector General Pawan Kumar Sharma, Deputy Inspectors General Vivek Bhandral, Praveen Kumar Singh, Harvinder Singh Kales and Swapna G. Meshram, along with other officers and personnel.
The programme began with the SDG laying a wreath at the Martyrs’ Memorial in honour of the fallen personnel. The gathering paid solemn homage to their courage, dedication and supreme sacrifice in safeguarding the nation.
Addressing the gathering, Kumar highlighted the significance of Police Commemoration Day and commended the unwavering commitment and bravery of police personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the country.
As part of the ceremony, he read out the names of 154 police personnel who, according to the CRPF, attained martyrdom during 2026. A ceremonial Salami Shastra was also held at the Quarter Guard, reflecting the Force’s traditions of discipline and honour.
Police Commemoration Day is observed annually on October 21 to remember the ten CRPF personnel killed in an ambush by Chinese troops at Hot Springs in Ladakh on October 21, 1959, and honour all police personnel who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
The observance concluded with CRPF personnel reaffirming their commitment to uphold the Force’s traditions and serve the nation with courage, integrity and dedication.
Similar commemorative roll calls and memorial gatherings were organised at CRPF units and formations across the country. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tribute to police personnel for their sacrifices in protecting the country's borders, sovereignty and internal security at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi.