Bandipora 21 October 2026
Bandipora Police observed Police Commemoration Day-2026 with solemnity and reverence at District Police Lines Bandipora, paying heartfelt tributes to the brave police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty while safeguarding the nation’s security, unity and integrity.
The main ceremony was attended by Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Ms. Indu Kanwal Chib-JKAS, as the Chief Guest. Senior Superintendent of Police Bandipora, Shri Tahir Saleem-JKPS, Commandant 45 Battalion CRPF and other senior officers of the Civil Administration, Police and CRPF were also present on the occasion.
The ceremony commenced with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Martyrs’ Memorial, where SSP Bandipora read out the names of the police martyrs and paid floral tributes in honour of their supreme sacrifices. Family members of the martyrs also participated in the ceremony and paid homage to their loved ones.
A two-minute silence was observed in memory of the departed souls, followed by a solemn commemoration parade. Contingents of Bandipora Police, Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police and CRPF, along with the Police Band, participated in the ceremony, reflecting solidarity and deep respect for the fallen heroes.
Addressing the gathering, SSP Bandipora paid rich tributes to the martyrs and acknowledged their courage, valour and unwavering commitment to duty. He reaffirmed the department’s commitment to the welfare of the families of the martyrs and assured them of continued support and assistance.
Later, SSP Bandipora alongwith DC Bandipora interacted with the next of kin (NoKs) of the martyrs, listened to their concerns and grievances, and assured them that all possible assistance would be extended to them.
