Madhya Pradesh: Police Commemoration Day Full Dress Rehearsal Concludes, 9 Jawans Honored

Full Dress Rehearsal for Police Commemoration Day Held in Bhopal

Bhopal, October 19, 2026 - The final full dress rehearsal for the upcoming Police Commemoration Day, scheduled for October 21st, was successfully conducted on Monday morning at the Martyr's Memorial premises located at the Lal Parade Ground in Madhya Pradesh's capital, Bhopal.

On this occasion, Director General of Police, Shri Kailash Makwana, inspected the parade and reviewed other arrangements related to Police Commemoration Day. As in previous years, Police Commemoration Day will be observed on October 21st at 8:30 AM at the same venue.

Parade Leadership and Composition

During the full dress rehearsal, Head Constable Shri Rajmani Singh played the role of the chief guest. The final practice parade was led by Indian Police Service officer and Additional Superintendent of Police, Ujjain, Shri Manashvi Sharma. Deputy Superintendent of Police, State Police Service, Shri Gajendra Prasad Nagpure, was present as the parade's Second-in-Command (2-I-C).

The parade included contingents from the District Force and Special Armed Force women's platoon, Special Armed Force men's platoon, District Police Force men's platoon, Home Guard platoon, Pall-Bearer Party, Colour Party, Police Band platoon, mounted police, and the dog squad.

Tribute to Martyrs

Additional Director General of Police, SAF, Shri D. Srinivas Varma, Commandant, 7th Battalion, Shri Hitesh Choudhary, and other senior police officers were present during the rehearsal. Amidst the melodious tunes of patriotic songs played by the Police Band, a floral tribute was offered to the martyrs.

The ceremony commenced with the Pall-Bearer Party placing the list of honor at the memorial fund and saluting the Martyr's Memorial.

Significance of Police Commemoration Day

This day is observed annually on October 21st to remember the supreme sacrifice of all police personnel who have laid down their lives in service to the nation. The background of this day traces back to an encounter with Chinese forces in the Hot Springs area of Ladakh on October 21, 1959.

On that day, a patrol party led by CRPF Sub-Inspector Karam Singh, at an altitude of 16,000 feet, clashed with Chinese soldiers. In this encounter, 10 brave jawans were martyred. This day is observed by police units across the country in remembrance of their indomitable courage and sacrifice.

Nine Madhya Pradesh Jawans Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

This year, nine jawans from the Madhya Pradesh Police have made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. These martyred personnel include Inspector (SAF) Late Shri Ashish Sharma, Sub-Inspector Late Shri Ashok Sharma, Assistant Sub-Inspector Late Shri Madanlal Ninama, Head Constable 291 Late Shri Parimal Singh Tomar, Constable Head Constable-40 Late Shri Om Prakash Bhavedi, Constable Head Constable-580 Late Shri Sarjan Singh Bhil, Woman Constable-1480 Late Aarti Pal, Constable-98 Late Shri Mahesh Prasad Pathak, and Constable-987 Late Shri Vikas Chaturvedi.

The Madhya Pradesh Police remembers the sacrifice of all these brave jawans with gratitude.