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Lunglei, 21 October 2025: As observed across the country every year to honour police personnel who have laid down their lives in the line of duty, "Police Commemoration Day 2025" was observed this morning at the 2nd Battalion Mizoram Armed Police (MAP) Complex, Luangmual, Lunglei.

The solemn observance was attended by Deputy Inspector General of Police (Southern Range) Pu Altaf Ahmad Khan and his staff, Lunglei District Superintendent of Police Pu J. Lalmuankima and his team, as well as Commandant of 2nd Bn MAP Pu Francis Lalnuntluanga Ralte and staff. The gathering paid tribute to the 191 police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty between 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025.

During the ceremony, DIG (SR) Pu Altaf Ahmad Khan delivered a brief address on the significance of the day and read out the names of the 191 martyrs from across the country. A ceremonial Shok Parade was held in their honour, followed by wreath-laying and floral tributes at the 'Martyr Memorial' to commemorate their courage and selfless service to the nation.

Across India, a total of 191 police personnel were martyred in the line of duty during the period from September 2024 to August 2025. Among the forces, the Border Security Force (BSF) recorded the highest number of casualties with 23 martyrs, while Chhattisgarh reported the highest number among State and Union Territory Police forces, with 16 martyrs. The martyrs belonged to 26 State/UT Police forces and eight Central Armed Police Forces. Notably, Mizoram recorded no casualties in duty during this period.

Police Commemoration Day has been observed annually on 21 October since 1960 in remembrance of the ten police personnel who were martyred in an ambush by Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh, on 21 October 1959. The day stands as a symbol of honour and gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice made by police personnel in service of the nation.