The Sampadak Express News Desk
Police and Revenue officials in Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru Range and in the Krishna and West Godavari districts marked Police Commemoration Day on Wednesday, paying floral tributes to personnel who died in the line of duty and outlining welfare measures for serving officers, according to The Hindu.
In Eluru, Eluru Range Inspector General of Police G.V.G. Ashok Kumar, District Collector K. Vetriselvi, Superintendent of Police K. Pratap Shiva Kishore and trainee IPS officer Sravan Kumar Reddy led the observance and paid respects to the martyrs. Ms. Vetriselvi conveyed condolences to bereaved families and assured them of all possible assistance from the government. Mr. Ashok Kumar said instructions had been issued to Superintendents of Police to relieve officers suffering from chronic illnesses from bandobust duties and to arrange regular medical check-ups.
Mr. Kishore recalled the sacrifices made by officers from the Indian Police Service to constable rank while protecting the public and said the department was taking steps for the welfare of the families of police martyrs. During the Eluru event, senior officials presented mementos to family members of fallen personnel.
In Krishna district, Collector D.K. Balaji, SP V. Vidyasagar Naidu, Additional SP V.V. Naidu and other officers paid homage at the Martyrs Pylon in Machilipatnam. Mr. Balaji noted the round-the-clock services rendered by the police to curb anti-social activities and urged public cooperation in maintaining law and order. Mr. Vidyasagar Naidu called on officers to work with dedication and honesty to uphold the department’s reputation.
In West Godavari district, SP Adnan Nayeem Asmi and Joint Collector K.R. Kalpasri offered tributes at the District Police Office in Gollalakoderu village near Bhimavaram. Mr. Asmi said 154 police personnel died on duty in the country last year and extended condolences to their families.
