Srinagar Oct 21 (KINS): J&K Police observed Police Commemoration Day across the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday, paying solemn tribute to police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The observances featured wreath-laying ceremonies, commemorative parades and tributes to the martyrs whose courage, dedication and sacrifice continue to inspire the force.
Floral tributes were paid across all districts, followed by two minutes of silence in honour of the martyrs. District heads read out the roll of honour of police personnel who laid down their lives while serving the nation. Gifts were distributed among the next of kin (NoKs) of police martyrs, and interactive sessions were held to address their concerns. J&K Police is also organising cultural and sports events under the Civic Action Programme to commemorate the fallen heroes.
In Anantnag, Police Commemoration Day 2026 was observed at District Police Lines (DPL) Anantnag. The event was attended by DIG South Kashmir Range Shri Javed Iqbal Matoo (IPS) and SSP Anantnag Shri Amod Ashok Nagpure (IPS). Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din (IAS), officers from the Police, Army, CRPF and Civil Administration, along with the families of martyrs, attended the ceremony. A blood donation camp was also organised at DPL Anantnag in memory of the martyrs.
In Kulgam, the day was observed at DPL Kulgam. Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Shri Shahzad Alam (IAS), SSP Kulgam Shri Anayat Ali Chowdhary (IPS), and other senior officers of the security forces, including Addl. SP Kulgam, Addl. SP NHW Qazigund, DySP Headquarters Kulgam and DySP DAR Kulgam, along with other police personnel and families of martyrs, paid tribute by laying floral wreaths at the Martyrs’ Monument.
In Awantipora, SSP Awantipora Shri Irshad H. Rather (JKPS), along with Addl. SP Awantipora, SDPOs, other police and CRPF officers, civil administration officials, members of civil society, retired police officers and family members of police martyrs, attended the ceremony at DPL Awantipora.
In Shopian, Police Commemoration Day was observed at the Martyrs’ Monument at DPL Shopian. SSP Shopian Shri Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary (JKPS), along with senior Army and CRPF officers, district police personnel and family members of the martyrs, paid floral tributes to the fallen heroes.
In Pulwama, Deputy Commissioner Pulwama Shri K.K. Sidha (JKAS) and SSP Pulwama Shri Sahil Sarangal (IPS) led the ceremony by laying wreaths at the Martyrs’ Memorial. SSP Pulwama, along with officers from the Civil Administration, also inaugurated the Police Martyrs’ Memorial Volleyball Tournament to promote sportsmanship and constructive engagement among youth.
In Ganderbal, the day was observed at Qamariya Stadium. The ceremony was chaired by SSP Ganderbal Shri Harshal Rajesh Mahajan (IPS). During the wreath-laying ceremony, the SSP, civil administration officials, senior police officers and family members of the martyrs paid floral tributes to the fallen heroes.
In Budgam, Police Commemoration Day was observed at District Police Lines Budgam. The ceremony was presided over by SSP Budgam Shri Hariprasad K.K. (IPS). Deputy Commissioner Budgam Shri Jatin Kishore (IAS) was also present on the occasion.
In Baramulla, the commemoration ceremony was held at DPL Baramulla. DIG North Kashmir Range, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, SSP Baramulla, senior Army and CAPF officers, families of police martyrs and other security personnel attended the event and paid tribute to the martyrs.
In Bandipora, the main ceremony was held at DPL Bandipora and attended by Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Ms. Indu Kanwal Chib (JKAS). SSP Bandipora Shri Tahir Saleem (JKPS), Commandant 45 Battalion CRPF and other senior officers of the Civil Administration, Police and CRPF were also present. Family members of the martyrs participated in the ceremony and paid homage to their loved ones.
In Kupwara, Police Commemoration Day 2026 was observed at DPL Kupwara in the presence of SSP Kupwara Shri Sudhanshu Dhama (IPS) and other police officers. The SSP interacted with the next of kin of police martyrs and reaffirmed the department’s commitment to their welfare and dignity. He also inaugurated a volleyball tournament and launched a plantation drive at DPL Kupwara.
In Handwara, the day was observed at DPL Handwara, where SSP Handwara Shri Sajjad Khaliq Bhat (JKPS) led the tributes at the Martyrs’ Memorial. He also interacted with the next of kin of the martyrs and assured them of all possible assistance. A blood donation camp was organised in collaboration with GMC Handwara.
In Sopore, Police Commemoration Day was observed at DPL Sopore, with senior Army and CRPF officers, next of kin of police martyrs, members of civil society and police personnel in attendance. SSP Sopore Ms. Neha Jain (IPS) laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Memorial and paid tribute to the fallen heroes. Families of the martyrs were felicitated, and a volleyball tournament was also organised at DPL.
Police Commemoration Day serves as a solemn reminder of the selfless service, dedication and valour of police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. Their sacrifices continue to inspire J&K Police in its commitment to maintaining peace and security across the Union Territory.(KINS)
J&K Police observes Police commemoration day across Kashmir valley
