This morning Marina beach was abuzz~ vehicles were not allowed to be parked in the inner ring road. There was large posse of Police nearer Gandhi statue too! You see them everywhere and seek their help – the men and women in khaki, those known for bravery and safe-guarding us – “ Police ” ~ 21st October is the day to remember them. It is unlikely that most of us would recognize the names of Dharman, Rajguru, Chandra, Edward Joseph and some others .. .. for sure you have read about them. Tamil Nadu Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency of the State that has more than a century old history.In some ways, the engagement by Pedda Naik to guard the town of Madrasapatnam way back in 1659 was perhaps a precursor.Close on the heels of Indian Independence struggle, Madras Dist Police marked the beginning of Modern day Madras Police.With the implementationopfMadras District Police Act XXIV in 1859,new recruits were inducted in the police force.
National Police Commemoration Day is observed every year on October 21 remembering the brave policemen who sacrificed their lives while discharging their duties. Rich tributes are paid to the martyrs on this day.On this date in 1959, a Central Reserve Police Force patrol at the Indo-Tibetan border in Ladakh was ambushed by Chinese forces as part of the ongoing Sino-Indian border dispute.Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modiji inaugurated India's first national police museum in Delhi on the occasion of police commemoration day.
On this day, every year, Nation pays homage to the policemen martyred in firing by Chinese troops in 1959 and more than 34000 others who laid down their lives protecting India's unity. Observed as 'Police Commemoration Day', October 21 commemorates the sacrifices of the 10 policemen while defending India's borders with China in 1959, a statement by the ministry said.At Chennai, Police Officials and others pay homage at the martyr memorial inside the IG Office Complex on Beach road.