Gandhinagar: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday paid tribute to police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty, saying the force’s dedication and the state’s strong law and order had played a significant role in establishing Gujarat as a growth engine of the country.Addressing the Police Martyrs’ Memorial Day programme at the Shahibaug Martyrs’ Memorial in Ahmedabad, Patel said a secure environment was essential for the state’s development and progress. He commended the police force for maintaining peace and security, and congratulated personnel for ensuring that the recent Navratri celebrations passed off peacefully across Gujarat.
CM Bhupendra Patel gave tribute to brave police officers who laid down their lives in the line of duty at the Police Commemoration Day event held at Shahid Smarak, Ahmedabad CP Office, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Police Martyrs’ Memorial Day is observed across the country on October 21 every year to honour personnel who sacrificed their lives while protecting citizens and maintaining law and order. At the Ahmedabad event, the names of police personnel from Gujarat who died in the line of duty were read out, followed by a ceremonial salute by the police force and a rendition by the police band.
CM Bhupendra Patel gave tribute to brave police officers who laid down their lives in the line of duty at the Police Commemoration Day event held at Shahid Smarak, Ahmedabad CP Office, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
An official statement said the CM expressed gratitude to the police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice and lauded serving officers and staff for their commitment to duty.State police chief G S Malik, DGP (Prisons) K L N Rao, DGP (Training) Neerja Gotru, and Ahmedabad police commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut were among the police officials who attended the event, apart from several elected representatives, the statement said.
