Delhi Police Honours Martyrs at National Police Memorial

New Delhi : Delhi Police observed All India Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial, Chanakyapuri, on 24^th  October 2026, paying solemn tribute to police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The programme brought together senior police officers, serving personnel and the families of martyrs to honour the courage, dedication and selfless service of the martyrs.

The commemorative proceedings commenced early in the morning with a ‘Run for Martyrs’, flagged off by Shri Anurag Kumar, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Delhi, from Nehru Park to the National Police Memorial. The run symbolised solidarity with the families of the martyred personnel and reaffirmed the commitment to honouring their supreme sacrifice. Upon the run’s culmination at the Memorial, the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, along with senior officers, paid homage to the martyrs by offering floral tributes.

During the day, the families of Delhi Police martyrs, accompanied by serving police personnel, visited the Memorial and paid their respects. The bereaved families were felicitated in recognition of the immense sacrifices made by their loved ones in the service of the nation. A specially curated video highlighting the valour, bravery and acts of gallantry of police personnel was screened at the Memorial Theatre. The families also visited the museum and paid homage at the Wall of Valour, which commemorates police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty.

In the evening, Vijay Kumar, IPS, Spl. CP/Armed Police, accompanied by senior officers and their spouses, visited the National Police Memorial to pay tribute to the martyred personnel. He laid a wreath, followed by wreath-laying ceremonies by other senior officers and floral tributes by their spouses. A film showcasing the courage and sacrifices of Delhi Police personnel was screened, followed by performances by the Delhi Police Brass Band and Pipe Band in honour of the martyrs.

The programme concluded with a Beating the Retreat ceremony and a solemn homage at the Wall of Valour, reaffirming Delhi Police’s enduring respect and gratitude towards its brave personnel who made the sacrifice in the line of duty.

Police Commemoration Day is observed across the country every year on 21^st October to honour police personnel who lost their lives in the discharge of their duties. Following the main national observance at the National Police Memorial, the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) are allotted individual days to organise commemorative programmes at the Memorial from 22 to 30 October.

Delhi Police was allotted 24^th October, 2026 to organise the commemorative programme at the National Police Memorial. In addition to the central event, a series of activities are being organised across the districts and units of Delhi Police from 22 to 30 October 2026 to honour the memory of the martyrs and reaffirm the force’s commitment to upholding the highest traditions of duty, courage and public service.