Police Commemoration Day was celebrated on 21 October 2024.

Important Days

Police Commemoration Day is observed annually across India on 21st October to honour police personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.


      - The day commemorates the martyrdom of 10 policemen who were killed by Chinese troops during a reconnaissance mission in Hot Springs, Ladakh, in 1959.

     

     

Main Points:-   (i) In January 1960, a resolution was passed at the Annual Conference of Inspectors General of Police of States and Union Territories, recognising 21st October of every year as Police Commemoration Day.

      (ii) Since 1960, 21st October has been observed annually as "Police Commemoration Day.


About the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

Director-General- Anish Dayal Singh
Headquarters: New Delhi
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