Assam Governor pays rich tributes to police personnel on Police Commemoration Day
Safeguarding the nation is the highest form of duty: Governor
Guwahati,Rongili Barta: Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya today paid rich tributes to the brave police personnel who made supreme sacrifice in line of their duty on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day at a function held at 4th Assam Police Battalion at Kahilipara here .
It may be noted that the nation observes Police Commemoration Day to honour the courage and sacrifice made by the police personnel to defend the nation.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Shri Acharya said, “Police Commemoration Day is an occasion which gives us an opportunity to honour the valour and supreme sacrifice of our police personnel who at the cost of their lives save us and our motherland”. On this occasion, the Governor remembered the dedicated and courageous police personnel who laid down their lives in different missions of their duties.
He also said that the dedication and the unflinching commitment of the police personnel who sacrificed their lives for the sake of motherland is a source of inspiration for everybody. He said that the sacrifices made by the police personnel serve as a poignant reminder for every member of the society to learn and contribute positively to the nation.
The Governor also underscored the importance of instilling a sense of patriotism, dedication and dutifulness in every individual, stating that these qualities are crucial for achieving individual productivity and helping the nation to scale new heights of success.
He also said that service to the nation is the foremost objective, safeguarding and protecting it should the highest form of service one can dedicate in his or her lifetime.
Chief Secretary Dr.Ravi Kota and DGP Gyanendra Pratap Singh also spoke on the occasion. Governor also spent time in interacting with the men in uniform on the occasion.
