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J&K Police observes police commemoration day across Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct 21 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday observed Police Commemoration Day across the Kashmir Valley, paying tributes to personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
Police said the observances featured wreath-laying ceremonies, commemorative parades and two minutes of silence in honour of the martyrs.
District police heads read out the roll of honour, remembering the courage, dedication and supreme sacrifices of the fallen personnel. Gifts were distributed among the Next of Kin (NoK) of police martyrs, while interactive sessions were held to address their concerns and reaffirm the department's commitment to their welfare, police said.
In Anantnag, the ceremony at District Police Lines (DPL) was attended by DIG South Kashmir Range Javed Iqbal Matoo, SSP Anantnag Amod Ashok Nagpure, Deputy Commissioner Bilal Mohi-ud-Din and officers from the Police, Army, CRPF and civil administration. A blood donation camp was also organised in memory of the martyrs.
In Kulgam, Deputy Commissioner Shahzad Alam and SSP Anayat Ali Chowdhary, along with officers of the security forces and families of martyrs, paid floral tributes at the Martyrs' Monument at DPL Kulgam.
Similar ceremonies were held in Awantipora, Shopian, Ganderbal, Budgam, Baramulla and Bandipora, with senior police officers, civil administration officials and family members participating.
In Pulwama, Deputy Commissioner K.K. Sidha and SSP Sahil Sarangal led the tributes at the Martyrs' Memorial. A Police Martyrs' Memorial Volleyball Tournament was also inaugurated to promote sportsmanship and constructive engagement among youth.
In Kupwara, SSP Sudhanshu Dhama interacted with the families of police martyrs and reaffirmed the department's commitment to their welfare and dignity. A volleyball tournament and plantation drive were also launched at DPL Kupwara.
In Handwara, SSP Sajjad Khaliq Bhat led the tributes and interacted with the martyrs' families, while a blood donation camp was organised in collaboration with Government Medical College Handwara.
In Sopore, SSP Neha Jain and other officers paid floral tributes at the Martyrs' Memorial. Families of the fallen personnel were felicitated, and a volleyball tournament was organised. Ceremonies in Shopian, Baramulla and other districts also witnessed participation from the Army, CRPF, civil society and security personnel.
J&K Police said cultural and sports activities were also being organised under the Civic Action Programme to commemorate the fallen personnel.
Police Commemoration Day serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by police personnel in protecting the nation. Their courage and dedication continue to inspire the force in its commitment to maintaining peace and security in Jammu and Kashmir.
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