Himachal Pradesh CM pays tributes on Police Commemoration Day

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 21 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today paid floral tributes to police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty at the Martyr Memorial Bharari, near Shimla, on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day.
Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that the state government would formulate a comprehensive policy for the welfare of the families of bravehearts.
He said that police personnel serve the nation by performing their duties with the utmost dedication and selflessly.
"They ensure the safety of citizens with a true spirit of serving the country," CM Sukhu said.
Police personnel played a pivotal role in undertaking relief and rescue operations and protecting life and property during the recent natural disaster, for which they deserve appreciation, said CM Sukhu, adding that the state government was committed to equipping the police department with advanced information technology and that important changes were being made in the department with a positive approach.
"The state government is giving top priority to curbing the drug menace in the state, and the assets of persons involved in such crimes will also be seized," CM Sukhu remarked.
CM Sukhu also honoured the families of killed police officers and employees of the state police on the occasion, including the families of IPS Saju Ram Rana, Sub Inspector Rakesh Gaura, Assistant Sub Inspector Vinod Kumar, Chief Constable Praveen Kumar, Constable Kamaljeet, Constable Sachin Rana, Constable Abhishek Singh, and Constable Lakshya Maungra.
Director General of Police Sanjay Kundu said that every year on October 21, tributes are paid to fallen police personnel across the country, as per a statement.
Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi, MLA Suresh Kumar, former Director General of Police RR Verma, retired and senior police officers were also present on the occasion, amongst others. (ANI)