Addressing the gathering, Principal District and Sessions Judge Ashok G Nijagannavara said that in today's world, people always fought among themselves and tried to hamper the public peace and tranquility. “We forget our own duty and put the blame for it on the police. Only when people of all classes join their hands together can the work of police be feasible and proper law and order can be maintained in the society,” he said.
“The first thing an illiterate would do if he encounters any trouble is go to the police station. It is distressing that instead of focusing and lauding the brave policemen for the good work they do, a lot of times we tend to pick out small shortcomings and blame them for it. This is not a good attribute of any society. It is the police who plug the destructive and anti-social activities in the society. Leaving the comfort of their homes, they watch over us and our homes. It is our duty to honour men who carry out such good deeds,” he said.
Speaking on the significance of Police Martyrs' Day, Mangalore Police Commissioner Manish Kharbikar said that on 21 October 1959, around 20 soldiers were ambushed by the Chinese Army in Ladakh which resulted in the death of 10. Since then, 21 October is observed as Police Commemoration Day, he said.
“Recently, policemen have lost their lives in various episodes while serving their duty. The sacrifice of those 10 policemen acts as inspiration to all police personnel. In the year 1961 – 62, 68 men have lost their lives, and the number has been increasing each year. Last year, 636 policemen sacrificed their lives while on duty, and 566 men have died between September 1, 2011 and August 31, 2012,” he said.
He said that the violent actions of the public were the origin for turmoil and disorder. To avoid this, the citizens have to become aware and should not indulge in violence, he said.
IGP (Western Range) Pratap Reddy said that the work of the personnel in police department was becoming increasingly complicated. Our work will be fruitful when people are cooperative and supportive, he said.
DK Superintendent of Police Abhishek Goyal welcomed the gathering and read out the list of 566 police martyrs who had lost their lives while on duty between September 1, 2011 and August 31, 2012.
The 566 police martyrs who had lost their lives this year were remembered on the occasion. Senior officers from various police units placed floral wreaths at the Martyrs' memorial to pay their tributes.
The police flag was lowered at half-mast following three rounds of gun fire to commemorate the martyrs.
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