BANDERDEWA, 21 Oct: The Arunachal Pradesh Police (APP) observed the 66th Police Commemoration Day at the PTC here on Tuesday to honour the supreme sacrifice and steadfast dedication of the police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.

The Police Commemoration Day is observed annually on 21 October across India. The day marks the tragic yet heroic incident that occurred on 21 October, 1959, when 10 police personnel were killed in an ambush by Chinese troops at Hot Springs (Aksai Chin) in Ladakh while on duty.

In January 1960, the annual conference of inspectors general of police resolved to observe 21 October each year as commemoration day for all police forces.

The commemoration day reflects the risks undertaken daily by police officers, reinforces society’s appreciation f

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