Karnal pays tributes to its bravehearts on Police Commemoration Day
On the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, the Karnal police paid tributes to the martyrs of the police force during a programme organised at Police Lines on Monday. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Karnal Range, Kulvinder Singh and Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohit Handa, along with other police officials, paid tributes to the bravery and supreme sacrifice of the martyrs by offering them floral tributes and observing a moment of silence.
The IGP said the day was observed in the memory of the brave soldiers who, on October 21, 1959, sacrificed their lives while fighting the Chinese forces. “The sacrifices made by these brave officers will never be forgotten by the nation. They will be remembered for their bravery and supreme sacrifice,” added the IGP.
“The Martyrs’ Book placed in front of the memorial is a symbol of sacrifice, dedication, courage and ultimate selflessness,” he said, adding that the names of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty were recorded in this book. This moment, he said, serves as a source of inspiration for the entire police force.
SP Mohit Handa explained the significance of the day, stating that on October 21, 1959, a small patrol of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was ambushed by Chinese troops in Hot Springs, Ladakh. In that battle, 10 CRPF soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice for the security of the nation. He emphasised the unwavering commitment and dedication with which the soldiers performed their duties, putting their lives on the line for the safety of the country.
Handa also highlighted the sacrifices made by the Haryana Police in serving the nation, including those from Karnal. Between 1990 and 2018, seven police personnel from Karnal have laid down their lives in the line of duty. These include Constable Harbans Singh (1990), Inspector Vijender Singh (1992), Inspector Baljeet Singh (1992), Assistant Sub-Inspector Raghunandan (1992), Constable Narayan (1992), Head Constable Jagtar Singh (2010), and Sub-Inspector Narendra Kumar (2018).
Families of the martyrs, along with police officials and students from DAV Police Public School, were also present on the occasion. The ceremony began with the IGP and SP offering floral wreaths at the National Police Memorial, followed by tributes from other officers, family members of the martyrs and schoolchildren. A two-minute silence was observed in honour of the martyrs.
