Police Commemorate 1,621 Martyrs; Honors Personnel Who Made Supreme Sacrifice
Srinagar | October, 21: Director General Police Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday assured the families of police martyrs that the Jammu and Kashmir Police force will always support the kith and kin of those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
Interacting with the families of fallen personnel at the Armed Police Complex in Zewan, DGP Prabhat listened to their concerns and pledged that no injustice would be done to them. The emotional gathering highlighted the personal loss of bereaved families while reaffirming the department’s unwavering commitment to their welfare, officials said.
Senior officers joined the DGP in paying floral tributes at the memorial, followed by a blood donation camp. J&K Police paid special homage to seven personnel who died in service between September 2025 and August 2026, including Inspector Asrar ul Haq, Head Constable Ashaq Hussain, Selection Grade Constables Aijaz Afzal and Mohammad Amin, and Constables Amjid Ali, Arshid Ahmad, and Javid Mansoor.
Honoring a total of 1,621 fallen heroes, the department reiterated that their bravery and dedication would forever inspire the nation. Police Commemoration Day is observed annually on October 21 to mark the supreme sacrifice of ten policemen ambushed by Chinese forces at Hot Springs, Ladakh, in 1959, reports said.
