Assam CM Honors Fallen Police Heroes On Commemoration Day

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma led a solemn tribute on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the 10th Assam Police Battalion campus in Kahilipara, Guwahati, to mark Police Commemoration Day. During the ceremony, the Chief Minister laid a ceremonial wreath to honor the sacrifices of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

National And State Toll

The national observance recognized 154 police personnel from across India who made the supreme sacrifice between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026. Among those honored were six personnel from the Assam Police: Sub Inspectors Dulu Moni Medhi, Satyendra Malakar, and Nabajit Das; Havildar Jiten Chandra Bora; and Lance Naiks Sevak Dutta and Amiya Sonowal as reported by ANI.

Historical Losses And Dignitaries

Chief Minister Sarma noted that since India's Independence, the Assam Police force has lost more than 900 officers and personnel while serving the nation. The event was attended by high-ranking officials, including in-charge Chief Secretary Ajay Tewari and Director General of Police Harmeet Singh, who joined the Chief Minister in paying their final respects.