J&K Police Observes ‘Police Commemoration Day’ Across Kashmir Valley.

Srinagar,oct,21;(PTK): J&K Police observed Police Commemoration Day across the Kashmir Valley today, paying solemn tribute to the brave police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The observances were marked by solemn wreath-laying ceremonies, commemorative parades, and tributes to the martyrs whose unwavering dedication, exemplary courage, and supreme sacrifices 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 made the supreme sacrifice while serving the nation. Gifts were distributed among the Next of Kin (NoK) of police martyrs, and interactive sessions were held to address their concerns. J&K Police is also organizing cultural and sports events under the Civic Action Programme to commemorate the fallen heroes.In Anantnag, Commemoration Day–2026 was observed at DPL Anantnag and attended by DIG SKR Shri Javed Iqbal Matoo-IPS and SSP Anantnag Shri Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS. DC Anantnag Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din-IAS, officers from the Police, Army, CRPF and Civil Administration, along with the families of martyrs, attended the solemn ceremony. Moreover, a blood donation camp was also organised at DPL Anantnag in the loving memory of martyrs.In Kulgam, the day was observed at DPL Kulgam. DC Kulgam Shri Shahzad Alam-IAS, SSP Kulgam Shri Anayat Ali Chowdhary-IPS along with other senior officers of security forces including Addl. SP Kulgam, Addl. SP NHW Qazigund, DySP Hqrs Kulgam, DySP DAR Kulgam, other officers/officials of Kulgam Police & families of martyrs paid their homage by placing floral wreaths at the Martyrs Monument in DPL Kulgam.In Awantipora, SSP Awantipora, Shri Irshad H. Rather-JKPS, along with Addl. SP Awantipora, SDPOs, other police and CRPF officers, officers from the Civil Administration, 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 Martyrs Monument at DPL Shopian. SSP Shopian, Shri Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary-JKPS, along with senior officers of Army and CRPF, officers and officials of District Police Shopian, and family members of the martyrs, paid floral tributes to the fallen heroes.In Pulwama, DC Pulwama Shri K.K. Sidha-JKAS and SSP Pulwama Shri Sahil Sarangal-IPS led the ceremony by laying a wreath at the Martyrs’ Memorial. SSP Pulwama along with Officers from Civil Administration also inaugurated the Police Martyrs’ Memorial Volleyball Tournament to encourage sportsmanship and constructive engagement among youth.In Ganderbal, the day was observed at Qamariya Stadium, Ganderbal where ceremony was chaired by SSP Ganderbal Shri Harshal Rajesh Mahajan-IPS. During the wreath-laying ceremony, SSP Ganderbal, officers of the civil administration, senior police officers and family members of the martyrs paid floral tributes to the brave hearts.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. DC Budgam, Shri Jatin Kishore-IAS, was also present on the occasion.In Baramulla, Commemoration Day was organised at DPL Baramulla, attended by the DIG NKR, DC Baramulla, SSP Baramulla, senior officers of the Army and CAPFs, families of police martyrs, along with other officers and personnel from the security establishment paid rich tributes to the martyrs.In Bandipora, the main ceremony was attended by Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Ms. Indu Kanwal Chib-JKAS at DPL Bandipora. SSP Bandipora, Shri Tahir Saleem-JKPS, Commandant 45 Battalion CRPF and other senior officers of the Civil Administration, Police and CRPF were also present on the occasion. Family members of the martyrs also participated in the ceremony and paid homage to their loved ones.In Kupwara, Commemoration Day-2026 was observed at DPL Kupwara and attended by SSP Kupwara Shri Sudhanshu Dhama-IPS along with other police officers. SSP Kupwara interacted with the NoKs of police martyrs, reaffirmed the department’s commitment to their welfare and dignity. SSP Kupwara also inaugurated a volleyball tournament and launched a plantation drive at DPL Kupwara.In Handwara, Commemoration Day was observed at DPL Handwara, where SSP Handwara Shri Sajjad Khaliq Bhat-JKPS, led the tributes at the Martyrs’ Memorial. SSP Handwara also interacted with the NoKs of martyrs and assured them of all possible assistance. Moreover, a blood donation camp was also organized in collaboration with GMC Handwara for noble cause.In Sopore, Commemoration Day was observed at DPL Sopore, attended by senior officers of the Army and CRPF, NoKs of Police martyrs, members of civil society, and officers of police. SSP Sopore Ms. Neha Jain-IPS, laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs Memorial and paid homage to the martyrs. On the occasion, families of the martyrs were felicitated. A Volleyball Tournament was also organized at DPL to commemorate the martyrs. Police Commemoration Day serves as a solemn reminder of the selfless service, dedication, and valor of the police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. Their sacrifices continue to inspire the Jammu and Kashmir Police in its unwavering commitment to ensure peace and security in the Union Territory.