To honour the everlasting memory of the gallant policemen who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, October 21 is observed every year as ‘Commemoration Day’ by the police forces all over India.

October 21 holds great significance as it marks the day in 1959 when ten courageous policemen lost their lives in an ambush by the Chinese Army at Hot Springs in Ladakh. Despite facing an unequal confrontation within Indian territory, they stood their ground with bravery. To honour their sacrifice, the Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police in 1962 declared that October 21 would be observed annually as Police Commemoration Day.

On this Police Commemoration Day, political heavyweights and leaders across India honoured police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice w

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