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XNEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh will pay homage by laying a wreath at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on October 21 on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day.

The day commemorates the ultimate sacrifice of 10 courageous policemen who were killed on October 21, 1959, in a hot spring ambush by well-armed Chinese soldiers at Hot Springs, Ladakh.

Since its inception, the day is celebrated every year to honour all the police officers who have given their lives in the course of duty. The celebration will include a combined parade by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Delhi Police. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Members of Parliament belonging to the police ranks, and heads of CAPFs and Central Police Organisations shall pay tribute by laying wrea

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