Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel pays heartfelt tribute to brave martyr policemen

Ahmedabad :: Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel paid heartfelt tributes to the brave martyr policemen who made the supreme sacrifice during duty for the protection, safety, and maintenance of law and order for the people on the occasion of Police Martyr Memorial Day.

The Chief Minister stated on this occasion that due to the continuous duty dedication of the police personnel and excellent law and order, Gujarat has been established as the growth engine of the country.

To remember the valour, dedication, and sacrifice of the policemen who sacrificed their lives for the security of the country's citizens, Police Martyr Memorial Day is observed across the country every year on 21 October. During this Police Martyr Memorial Day held in Ahmedabad, as the roll call of the state's martyr policemen was read and a disciplined salute was given to them by the police force, a mourning tune was presented by the police band.

The Chief Minister stated that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, during his tenure as the head of the government, has taken many important steps to honour the contribution of the police force. The construction of the National Police Memorial in Delhi and the commencement of the Police Museum are commendable efforts to honour the sacrifice of policemen while introducing the new generation to the role and importance of the police force.

Congratulating the police force for the recent peaceful conclusion of the Navratri festival in Gujarat, the Chief Minister said that a secure environment is essential for the development and progress of the state. The role of the police force is extremely important in maintaining peace, safety, and strong law and order in the state. Praising the duty-bound nature of Gujarat's police officers and personnel, he also expressed gratitude towards the brave martyr policemen.

In the program held at the Shahibaug Martyr Memorial in Ahmedabad, Member of Parliament Shri Dineshbhai Makwana, MLAs Dr. Hasmukhbhai Patel, Kaushikbhai Jain, Amulbhai Bhatt, Dinesinh Kushwaha, Kanchanben Radadiya, including retired senior police officers, also offered floral tributes and bowed to the martyrs at the martyr memorial. On this occasion, high-ranking police officers and personnel, including the state's Police Chief G. S. Malik, DG (Jail) Dr. K. L. N. Rao, Police Director General (Training) Nirja Gotru, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Anupamsinh Gehlot, and Additional Director General Khurshid Ahmed, were present.