Amit Shah Emphasizes Ongoing Fight Against Terrorism and Crime on Police Commemoration Day
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the government’s commitment to combating terrorism, infiltration, and efforts to incite religious tension during a speech marking Police Commemoration Day on Monday. He acknowledged the relative peace established in Jammu and Kashmir, the Northeast, and Naxal-affected areas but stressed that the fight against various security challenges is far from over.
Speaking at the National Police Memorial, Shah highlighted the sacrifices made by police personnel, noting that since independence, 36,438 officers have lost their lives in the line of duty, with 216 fatalities recorded in the past year alone. “The country will remain forever grateful for their sacrifice in our development journey,” he stated, assuring the families of martyrs that their contributions will not be forgotten.
Shah outlined ongoing efforts to tackle narcotics, cybercrime, and religious extremism, emphasizing the government’s resolve to ensure national security. He also discussed the introduction of three new criminal laws, which came into effect on July 1, stating that infrastructure development for these laws began five years ago and is expected to be completed within the next three years. He pledged that India’s criminal justice system would become one of the most modern in the world, enabling full justice to be delivered within three years of filing a First Information Report (FIR).
Additionally, Shah announced initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of police personnel. Under the ‘Ayushman CAPF’ scheme, police officers and their families can now access treatment in any Ayushman hospital. He also mentioned that 13,000 houses for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel have been approved, with over 11,000 expected to be completed by March next year.
Before his address, Shah paid floral tributes to the police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, commemorating the event’s origins in the tragic ambush of 10 policemen by Chinese troops in Ladakh on October 21, 1959. This day serves as an annual reminder of the bravery and dedication of police forces across the nation.
