LG lays floral wreath at Martyrs’ Memorial, pays homage to police martyrs

Srinagar, Oct 21: Lieutenant Governor (LG), Manoj Sinha Friday laid a floral wreath at Martyrs’ Memorial and paid homage to the police martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the security of the country.
“I pay my tributes to the memory of all police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. We are forever indebted to our security forces for their selfless service to the nation. Their sacrifice and service to the nation would always be remembered,” said the Lt Governor.
“Jammu Kashmir Police (JKP) and security forces are a symbol of courage, dedication and selfless service. They have always exhibited a high level of professional excellence under extremely challenging circumstances to provide a safe and secure environment to citizens,” the Lt Governor observed.
He was speaking at the Police Commemoration Day Parade at Armed Police Complex, Zewan, Srinagar.
He went on to say that Police Commemoration Day is also an occasion to remember the brave hearts of police forces who sacrificed their lives while protecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the nation on the snow clad mountains of Ladakh.
“I salute the 1604 brave soldiers of Jammu and Kashmir Police, who made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland. There is a need to immortalize stories of service and dedication to the nation. ‘Gaurav Stambh’ in Srinagar will serve as a symbol of our martyrs’ valour and sacrifice and I am confident the stories of their courage will inspire every citizen,” he added.
Paying his respect to the families of all the martyrs for their supreme sacrifice, the Lt Governor observed that there can be no greater service than the service of the family of the brave hearts.
‘I respectfully bow down to the families of martyrs for their sacrifice and dedication to the nation’, the Lt Governor said.
Welfare of martyr’s families is the top priority of the government. Necessary steps have been taken to secure their livelihood, education and other benefits to enable them to lead a dignified life, the Lt Governor added.
SJM. Gillani, ADGP J&K Armed Police read the names of brave hearts of Police who attained martyrdom during the year fighting crime and ensuring safety of the nation.
In the memory of martyred Policemen, a Roll of Honour was presented by various contingents. The arms were reversed and a two-minute silence was observed to honour the Martyrs.
The Lt Governor also visited the Blood Donation Camp organized to mark the occasion and interacted with the donors.
Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor; Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; RK Goyal, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department; Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla, GOC, 15 Corps; Pandurang K. Pole, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir; Vijay Kumar ADGP Kashmir; senior officers of Police and Civil Administration, retired personnel and Family members of the Martyrs were present on the occasion.