Police Commemoration Day on October 21
New Delhi: Every year, India observes Police Commemoration Day on October 21 to pay homage to the brave police personnel who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s internal security and law and order. This sacred day is dedicated to expressing national gratitude for the courage, sacrifice, and service of police officers who laid down their lives in the line of duty to maintain peace and security in society.
The story behind the observance
The day has its roots in a tale of valor and tragedy. On October 21, 1959, Chinese troops ambushed a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) patrol near Hot Springs in Ladakh. In that attack, ten brave Indian policemen lost their lives defending the nation. They belonged to different faiths, symbolizing India’s unity in diversity. In memory of their unparalleled bravery and sacrifice, October 21 was designated as Police Commemoration Day. Since then, the day has been observed to honor the martyrs of all State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) across the country.
The national ceremony
This year, the main commemoration ceremony will be held at the National Police Memorial (NPM) in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. The memorial, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the same day in 2018, stands as a tribute to the police personnel who laid down their lives for the nation. The 30-foot granite sculpture symbolises their strength and sacrifice. The ‘Wall of Valour’ at the memorial bears the names of thousands of martyrs who sacrificed their lives for India’s security.
The morning ceremony will include a joint parade by CAPFs and Delhi Police. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will preside over the event and address the gathering. Ministers of State for Home Affairs, MPs with police backgrounds, and heads of all CAPFs/CPOs will pay floral tributes at the memorial. The event will be televised live, webcast on police websites, and broadcast on All India Radio and other media platforms.
Nationwide observances
Alongside the Delhi ceremony, police forces across India will pay their respects to their martyrs. Between October 22 and 30, CAPFs and CPOs will organize a series of commemorative events, including participation by the families of the fallen.
Across the country, state police forces will conduct similar programs featuring band performances, motorcycle rallies, ‘Run for Martyrs’ events, blood donation camps, and essay and drawing competitions for children. These activities highlight the courage, discipline, and selfless service that define the Indian police force.
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NEET student hangs self in Rajasthan's Sikar
Jaipur (PTI): A student preparing for the NEET examination allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in a rented room in Rajasthan's Sikar on Friday, police said.
According to the police, the student allegedly hanged himself from a ceiling fan using his sister's scarf while one sister was attending coaching classes and the other was in the bathroom.
He had appeared in the NEET UG exam 2026, which was cancelled due to paper leak, they said.
Udyog Nagar SHO Rajesh Kumar said that the deceased, identified as Pradeep Meghwal, was a resident of Kanika ki Dhani village in Jhunjhunu's Gudha Gaudji area.
He had been living in a rented room in Sikar's Jaldhari Nagar area with his two sisters while preparing for NEET over the last three years.
His elder sister later found him hanging and informed the landlord and police after bringing him down, officials said.
The SHO said the body was kept at SK Hospital mortuary, and a postmortem had not been conducted.
The student's father, Rajesh Kumar Meghwal, told police that Pradeep's NEET examination had gone well and the family was expecting him to score around 650 marks.
Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot expressed grief over the incident and linked it to anxiety among students after reports of irregularities and paper leaks in NEET 2026.
Pilot said repeated paper leak incidents and cancellation of examinations were affecting students' mental health and demanded a time-bound investigation and strict action against those responsible.
