Ladakh Police observed Police Commemoration Day at District Police Line, Choglamsar on October 21. The day honors the martyrs who lost their lives in 1959 when Chinese troops attacked a group of Indian police officers, led by DSP Karam Singh, who were on duty near a hot spring. Ten brave police officers sacrificed their lives during this incident, which is why the day is observed annually across the country.

DGP Ladakh Police, Dr. SD Singh Jamwal, IPS, recited the names of the police martyrs during the ceremony. Lieutenant Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) recalled the 1959 incident, calling it a significant day. He emphasized the importance of border security, stating that without it, such incidents could recur, as adversaries continually seek to disturb the peace and harmony of the nation.

He acknowledged the crucial role of police, armed forces, and paramilitary forces in ensuring security at the borders and maintaining peace within the country. He also highlighted the Prime Minister’s vision of making the country self-reliant, particularly in the defense sector, and noted that the Defense Minister encourages the domestic production and manufacture of military equipment to reduce imports.

The LG expressed hope that the military forces securing the border would continue to serve the nation. Guests, led by the LG and First Lady, paid tribute to the police officers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty in Ladakh by laying wreaths at the Police Martyrs Memorial. They also honored the families of fallen officers, including late Inspector Tsewang Namgyal, late Sub-Inspector Stanzin Nurboo, late Assistant Sub-Inspector Sonam Dorjey, late Constable Ghulam Abass, and late Constable Shabir Hussain, along with the families of hot spring survivors Sonam Wangyal, Kunzang Dechan, and Sonam Dorjay.

Present at the event were Advisor to the LG Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS; Principal Secretary Sanjeev Khirwar, IAS; Secretary Vikram Singh Malik, IAS; Executive Councillor of LAHDC Leh, Ghulam Mehdi; Councillors from LAHDC Leh; DIG Ladakh Police, Gaurav Sharma, IPS; Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve; SSP Leh, Shruti Arora, IPS; along with government officials, police officials, retired police personnel, families of martyrs, NCC cadets, and school students.