Hans News Service Kamareddy

DistrictCollector Ashish Sangwan has called upon people to draw inspiration from the sacrifices of police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty to protect law and order.

On Wednesday, the Collector, along with District Superintendent of Police M. Rajesh Chandra, paid floral tributes at the martyrs’ memorial on the premises of the Kamareddy District Police Office on the occasion of Police Martyrs’ Commemoration Day. Police personnel and families of martyrs attended the programme.

Speaking on the occasion, Sangwan said maintaining law and order was essential for ensuring that development and welfare schemes reached people. He urged everyone to emulate the courage, dedication and spirit of service demonstrated by police martyrs.

The Collector recalled that seven police personnel from Kamareddy district had sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. He assured their families that they could approach him at any time for assistance.

Additional SP K. Narsimha Reddy, police officers and staff also participated in the programme.