Hyderabad: Police Commemoration Day was observed across the Malkajgiri and Future City commissionerates on Wednesday, with police personnel paying tributes to colleagues who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty and reaffirming their commitment to public service.

At the Malkajgiri, police commissioner B. Sumathi, senior officers and police personnel paid homage to the martyrs. A blood donation programme was organised as part of the observance, highlighting the spirit of service and compassion. The initiative sought to honour the sacrifices of police personnel by encouraging an act that can help save lives.

At the newly-inaugurated Future City Police Commissionerate headquarters, police commissioner Dr Tarun Joshi, joint commissioner G. Chandana Deepti, senior officers, police personnel and families of martyrs attended a ceremonial parade and paid their respects to the fallen personnel.

The 26-member police parade contingent, 16-member police band and five-member Pustak Toli participated in the ceremony. Dr Joshi recalled the courage and dedication of police martyrs and said their sacrifices would continue to inspire the force.

He interacted with the martyrs’ families, enquired about their well-being, assured them of necessary support and presented bouquets in recognition of their loved ones' service. He also presented cash rewards to personnel who participated in the parade.

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