Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh Police Foundation Day
- 18 Dec 2021
- 2 min read
Why in News
- On December 17, 2021 Madhya Pradesh Police Foundation Day function was celebrated at Motilal Nehru Stadium in Bhopal. As the chief guest Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inspected the parade and presented medals to the police officers for their excellent service after the march past.
Key Points
- Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that women's safety, complete elimination of drug mafia and effective action on cyber crime are the major challenges before the Madhya Pradesh Police. Whatever responsibility has been entrusted to the Madhya Pradesh Police, it has been performed with full efficiency, determination, devotion and responsibility.
- The Chief Minister said that 877 police personnel have been martyred from the year 1956 to 2020, while discharging their duties with indomitable courage and devotion. These policemen established a great tradition of keeping the people of the state safe.
- The Chief Minister said that from the year 1956 to January 26, 2021 429 gallantry, 229 distinguished service and 1508 meritorious medals have been received by the members of the police.
- The Chief Minister presented the President's Police Medal for Gallantry to Arvind Saxena (Additional Transport Commissioner), Dharamvir Singh (Superintendent of Police, Satna).
- The Chief Minister also released the Madhya Pradesh Police Anthem on the occasion.
