Police Martyrs’ Remembrance Day

Madikeri, Oct 22: Police Commemoration Day, organized by the District Police Unit, was observed on Wednesday at the District Police Parade Grounds in the city. Dignitaries, including Deputy Commissioner S.J. Somashekhar and Superintendent of Police R.N. Bindumani, laid floral wreaths at the memorial for police martyrs and paid their respects.

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner S.J. Somashekhar stated that the fundamental duties of the police—primarily maintaining law and order, protecting the constitutional rights of every citizen, preventing criminal offenses, and safeguarding public property—are of paramount importance.

He noted that this day is observed as 'Police Commemoration Day' to honor police officers and personnel who lost their precious lives while performing their duties.

Superintendent of Police R.N. Bindumani stated that 154 police officers and personnel across the nation were martyred while on duty (during the 2025-26 period). She mentioned that this figure includes five personnel from the state and proceeded to read out the names of the martyred police personnel. At the Police Commemoration Day event, Parade Commander Ganesh offered a ceremonial salute and sought permission from the chief guest to proceed.

Hassan District Additional Superintendent of Police Srinidhi; Chandrashekhara (representing the Deputy Superintendents of Police); Suraj (representing the Home Guards); City Municipal Council President P. Kalavathi; Bar Association President C.T. Joseph; and prominent figures including Ambekallu Naveen, Santhosh, Dinesh, Manduvanda Muthappa, Soortale Somanna, Usha, Chennakeshava, Khathija, Madhuchandra, Shashikumar, Kandamani, and others laid floral wreaths at the Police Martyrs' Memorial to pay their respects.

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