Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking on Police Commemoration Day on Tuesday (October 21), lauded the contribution of the police force in ensuring the nation's internal security. He also listed several initiatives taken to modernise the department with state-of-the-art weaponry under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Laying a wreath at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi, Singh said the military and police function on different platforms, but their mission is the same — to protect the nation. He added that "balancing the external and internal security of the nation is more important than ever to have a Vikshit Bharat by 2047".

He also praised the police department's contribution on the ongoing operation against Naxalism and preventing crime while maintaining trus

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