Delhi Police Honours 154 Martyrs Who Sacrificed Their Lives in the Line of Duty

New Delhi. A uniform is more than just an identifier; it is a symbol of national security, courage, and dedication to duty. On Police Commemoration Day, the Delhi Police paid a heartfelt tribute to the brave police personnel who sacrificed their lives to uphold the honor of this uniform and protect the nation. During the Commemoration Parade held on Wednesday at the Parade Ground of the New Police Lines in Kingsway Camp, the sacrifice of the martyrs was honored, and the pledge to serve the nation was reaffirmed. The ceremony began in a solemn and emotional atmosphere. To the strains of a poignant melody honoring those who fell for their country, a memorial book containing the names of the martyrs was brought into the parade ground during a slow march. Following an armed salute, all the officers paid their respects to the fallen heroes.

Saluting the sacrifice of 154 heroes

Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar read out the names of the police personnel who were martyred while performing their duties. Between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026, a total of 154 personnel from various states and central police organizations made the ultimate sacrifice. This included three valiant personnel from the Delhi Police. Additionally, 25 personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF) also laid down their lives in the service of the nation.

At the memorial site, Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar paid tribute to the martyrs by laying a wreath. Former Lieutenant Governor Dr. Kiran Bedi, along with former Police Commissioners T.R. Kakkar, R.S. Gupta, Neeraj Kumar, S.N. Shrivastava, Rakesh Asthana, and Sanjay Arora—joined by other serving and retired police officers and personnel—also laid wreaths in their honor. The supreme sacrifice of the brave martyrs was commemorated with a two-minute silence.

A special tribute to three valiant personnel of the Delhi Police.

Among the martyrs was Assistant Sub-Inspector Ashok Kumar, who lost his life in a road accident on December 24, 2025, while returning from 'GRAP-IV' (Graded Response Action Plan Stage IV) duty. Constable Sandeep Dahiya met with a fatal road accident in Nuh, Haryana, on August 5, 2026, while returning from official duty. Meanwhile, Constable Mohar Singh Meena lost his life in a bus accident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway on January 15, 2026, while on official duty.

The saga of sacrifice by the heroes of Hot Springs remains immortal to this day.

On October 21, 1959, ten Indian police personnel were martyred while defending the nation during an ambush by Chinese troops in the Hot Springs area of ​​Ladakh. Police Commemoration Day is observed every year in memory of these brave souls. This occasion is not merely a tribute, but a symbol of an unwavering resolve—a pledge that every officer in 'khaki' will always remain steadfast in the service of the public and the protection of the nation.