Hans News Service Khammam

Thesacrifices and services of police personnel would remain immortal, emphasising that the police played a crucial role in maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety, said district Collector Divakar TS here on Wednesday.

Participating in the Police Commemoration Day programme at the Police headquarters parade grounds here along with Police Commissioner Sunil Dutt, the Collector paid tributes to police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty.

The Collector, Police Commissioner, police officials, personnel and family members paid floral tributes at the police martyrs’ memorial and observed a two-minute silence in memory of the fallen personnel. Addressing the gathering, Divakar said the courage and sacrifices of police personnel who laid down their lives in the service of the nation, including those who fought to protect the country’s borders in Ladakh, should continue to inspire society.

Describing the police flag as a symbol of commitment, sacrifice and honour, he said the police played a vital role in safeguarding citizens and maintaining peace while the district administration pursued development and welfare programmes.

He also highlighted the contribution of police families, noting that the support and sacrifices of family members were essential to enabling personnel to discharge their duties effectively. The Collector further added that nature of crime was changing rapidly, with cybercrime and online fraud emerging as major challenges. He stressed the need to modernise policing methods and make effective use of advanced technology to prevent and detect new forms of crime.