SHOPIAN: Police Commemoration Day–2025 was observed with solemnity and reverence at District Police Lines (DPL) Shopian to honour the supreme sacrifices made by the brave personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police and other police forces across the country who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
On the occasion, SSP Shopian, Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary (JKPS), took the salute and read out the names of the police martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. He, along with other officers and participants, paid rich tributes to the fallen heroes by observing two minutes of silence in their honour.
The Commemoration Day Parade was held at DPL Shopian, with contingents of District Police Shopian and CRPF participating with full dedication and discipline.
Addressing the gathering, SSP Shopian said that the entire nation observes Police Commemoration Day every year to pay homage to the courageous police personnel who sacrificed their lives while safeguarding the unity, integrity, and security of the country. He lauded the unwavering courage, valour, and dedication of the police force, emphasizing that their sacrifices will forever inspire future generations.
He further mentioned that the J&K Police is organizing various cultural and sports events across the Valley in memory of the brave police martyrs.
The event was followed by a wreath-laying ceremony and floral tributes to the martyrs by SSP Shopian, ADC Shopian, senior officers of Police, CRPF, Army, and family members of the martyrs.
As a token of respect and gratitude, SSP Shopian distributed gifts among the Next of Kin (NoKs) of the police martyrs. Later, an interactive session was held, during which the SSP patiently listened to the genuine grievances of the martyr families and assured them that their concerns related to the Police Department would be addressed on priority, while issues pertaining to the Civil Administration would be taken up with the concerned authorities for timely redressal.
Shopian Police reiterated its unwavering commitment to honour the sacrifices of its martyrs and to stand firmly with their families in every possible manner.
