Lucknow, 21 Oct (HS): On Police Commemoration Day in

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid respect to slain

police martyrs, declaring that no one is above the law in the state and

emphasizing the transition from disturbance to peace. CM Yogi paid tribute to

policemen who died in the line of duty, saluting their bravery, sacrifice, and

commitment. He claimed that the state has moved on from previous turbulence and

highlighted that the rule of law is supreme in the new Uttar Pradesh. He stated

on platforms such as X that the devotion of the police force serves as an

eternal source of inspiration for the nation.

In a post on X, he mentioned, “On this Police Commemoration

Day, I pay my grateful respects to all those brave police personnel who made

the supreme sacrifice of their lives while protecting the security of the

nation, the peace of society, and the lives of citizens. The valor, courage,

and dedication of those brave police personnel who offered their all on the

altar of duty remain an eternal source of inspiration for us all. Prior to

2017, mafia rule prevailed in the state. At that time, the morale of

anti-social elements was so high that our valiant police officers in Mathura's

Jawahar Bagh had to lay down their lives while upholding the law. Today, in the

new Uttar Pradesh, no one is above the law. Uttar Pradesh has transformed from

a state of unrest to a state of celebration. The police have been granted the

freedom to take effective action against criminals. With over 2.26 lakh police

recruitments, a tenfold increase in training capacity, the commissionerate

system in seven major cities, cyber police stations in every district, and the

establishment of women's help desks in every police station, the police system

has become more capable, modern, and accountable.”

“Action against 88,973 criminals under the Gangster Act and

the seizure of illegal property worth more than Rs. 15,000 crore stand as proof

of our unwavering commitment against crime and criminals. On this occasion

today, our resolve is that, remembering forever the sacrifices of our brave

police personnel and the renunciation of their families, we will continue to

work tirelessly to keep Uttar Pradesh safe, just, and fear-free. Jai Hind,” he

added.

“A humble tribute to the brave police personnel who laid

down their all on the altar of duty on 'Police Commemoration Day'. The valor of

these immortal martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the protection of the

motherland and the safety of citizens, is an inexhaustible source of

inspiration for the glorious traditions of the police force and for generations

to come.

Their unwavering devotion to duty will forever illuminate

the path of national service. Jai Hind,” he opined in another post on X.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi