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Itanagar/Agartala, Oct 21 (IANS) Several northeastern states on Tuesday joined the nation on the occasion of “Police Remembrance Day 2025” to pay tribute to policemen who made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, after paying his tributes on the occasion of Police Memorial Day at the Manoranjan Debbarma Memorial Stadium in Arundhati Nagar on the outskirts of Agartala, said that across the country, a total of 191 police personnel, including two in Tripura, were martyred in the line of duty during the period from September 2024 to August 2025.
“Their (policemen’s) selfless service and unwavering spirit exemplify the true essence of bravery,” the Chief Minister said. He hoped that their honesty, dedication and dutiful mindset would continue in the days to come.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who is now on a visit to Japan, on Tuesday paid tribute to the policemen who made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
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Martyrs’ Day was observed at the Police Training Center in Itanagar and Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung and all senior police officers, police personnel and staff were present.
Genden Tsormu, wife of late Thuton Tsering of the 4th Arunachal Pradesh Rifles Battalion, also paid homage and respect.
Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister said that the state government is committed to strengthening the police infrastructure and supporting the welfare of law enforcers and their families.
“The state government will continue to work towards equipping the police force with modern facilities to deal with the emerging security challenges,” he said.
Director General of Police Anand Mohan reiterated the department’s commitment towards public safety and welfare on the occasion.
In Nagaland, state Director General of Police Rupin Sharma paid tribute to police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty across India in the last one year.
Addressing police personnel at the Nagaland Police Headquarters in Kohima, the police chief appealed to the security personnel to renew their pledge to serve the country and make the supreme sacrifice when needed.
Sharma lauded the unwavering commitment and professionalism of the Nagaland Police, saying that their tireless service in maintaining law and order has strengthened the public confidence and brought respect to the force.
In Manipur, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla also paid tribute to the policemen who made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
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Paying his tribute, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said: “On this Police Memorial Day, we pay true tribute to our martyred heroes. We honor their unwavering courage, selfless service and the ultimate sacrifice they made in the line of duty. Their legacy lives on in our hearts and in their continued commitment to protect and serve.”
Across India, a total of 191 police personnel were martyred in the line of duty during the period September 2024 to August 2025.
Among the forces, the Border Security Force (BSF) recorded the highest number of deaths with 23 martyrs, while Chhattisgarh recorded the highest number among state and union territory police forces with 16 martyrs.
The martyrs belonged to 26 state and union territory police forces and eight central armed police forces.
Police Memorial Day is observed every year on 21 October since 1960 in memory of 10 police personnel who were martyred in an ambush by Chinese troops in Hot Springs, Ladakh on 21 October, 1959.
The day symbolizes respect and gratitude for the supreme sacrifice made by police personnel in the service of the nation.
–IANS
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