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Hyderabad, Oct 19 (Shoukat-PMI) Telangana Chief Minister Sri A. Revanth Reddy will grace the Police Commemoration Day ceremony at Goshamahal Police Stadium on Tuesday, 21st October 2025. The program will commence at 9:30 AM, with the Chief Minister delivering his address at 10:00 AM, highlighting the sacrifices of police personnel in maintaining law and order across the state.
The announcement was made by Director General of Police, Sri B. Shivadhar Reddy, IPS, in an official press release. He stated that Police Commemoration Day will be observed across Telangana from 21st to 31st October 2025, culminating on National Unity Day, in honor of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, whose birth anniversary is celebrated on 31st October. On the first day, events will be held at all district police offices, with similar activities continuing at police station levels throughout the state.
Significance of Police Commemoration Day
The day commemorates the valor of ten CRPF jawans who, under the leadership of Sub-Inspector Karam Singh, fought bravely against a Chinese ambush at Hot Springs, Ladakh, in 1959, sacrificing their lives for the nation. Since then, the day has been observed annually to honor the courage and dedication of all police personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This year, 191 police personnel across India have died while serving the nation, including five officers from Telangana.
Programme Highlights
The ten-day observance will feature a wide range of activities to honor martyrs and engage the public:
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Chief Minister’s Program: A ceremonial parade will be held at Goshamahal Police Stadium on 21st October, followed by CM Revanth Reddy’s address.
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Martyrs’ Booklet: Telangana Suraksha will release a commemorative booklet highlighting the bravery and service of Telangana Police personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice over the past year.
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Public Awareness Initiatives: Hoardings, banners, and posters with inspiring slogans will be displayed at prominent locations to pay tribute to police martyrs and spread awareness about the role of police in public safety.
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Open House Events: Schools, colleges, youth organizations, and citizen groups will be invited to visit police stations, interact with officers, and learn about modern policing initiatives such as Friendly Policing, Facial Recognition Systems, CCTV Networks, SHE Teams, Bharosa Centers, Portrait Parley, and the Beat Policing System.
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Essay Competitions for Students: Online competitions in Telugu, Urdu, and English will be conducted on themes including the role of police in preventing drug abuse. Winners will receive prizes at the district levels, and the best essays will be published on the Telangana Police Facebook page.
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Short Film and Photography Competitions: Participants can submit short films (up to 3 minutes) and photographs highlighting police services. Awards and merit certificates will be conferred at the unit and state levels.
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Essay Competitions for Police Personnel: Police officers of all ranks can participate in essay writing competitions in two categories:
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Category 1: ARSIs/ASIs, ARHCs/HCs, ARPCs/PCs of TGSP, AR & Civil Police – Topic: Gender Discrimination at the Workplace
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Category 2: RSI/SI and above of TGSP, AR & Civil Police – Topic: Strengthening Ground-Level Policing
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Tributes to Families: Senior officers will visit families of deceased police personnel from October 22–24, offering support and addressing pending welfare issues. Statues and portraits of martyrs will be garlanded in their native villages.
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Blood Donation Camps: Organized across Telangana by Police Jagruti, Police Kalabrundams, and the Indian Red Cross Society, these camps aim to promote voluntary blood donation as a social responsibility.
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Cycle Rallies: Youth and students will participate in rallies from 25th to 27th October to promote unity and peace.
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Police Band Performances: Police bands and cultural troupes will stage performances at public locations, including Tank Bund, to highlight the role of police in maintaining law and order.
Call to the Public
The Telangana Police has urged citizens and media to actively participate in these events to honour martyrs, acknowledge their sacrifices, and reaffirm collective commitment to peace, unity, and public safety.
This observance is a solemn reminder of the bravery and dedication of Telangana Police personnel who continue to safeguard citizens while risking their own lives.(pressmediaofindia.com)
