Published 14:03 IST, October 21st 2019
PM Modi salutes forces on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day
On the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, PM Narendra Modi paid a visit to the National Police Memorial and saluted the police personnel and their families.
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On the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to the National Police Memorial and saluted the police personnel and their families. Writing on the microblogging website Twitter on Monday, he recalled the invaluable contribution of the brave policemen who were martyred in the line of duty. Stressing that the police carried out their duties with diligence, he opined that their courage proved to be a motivation for every Indian. Furthermore, he mentioned that the National Police Memorial was a place of inspiration and gratitude. The PM called upon the people to visit the memorial.
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The rationale behind the commemoration
The Police Commemoration Day is observed on October 21 every year to commemorate the valour of the police forces all over India. This is linked to a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) patrol falling victim to an ambush by the Chinese army on October 21, 1959. This incident took place at Hot Spring in Ladakh in which 10 CRPF personnel lost their lives. On this occasion, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed his gratitude to the police on behalf of all countrymen.
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13:25 IST, October 21st 2019