Police Commemoration Day (21 October): Amit Shah pays tribute at National Police Memorial, flags off 'Fight against Drugs' motorcycle rally
On Police Commemoration Day, 21 October 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi, flagged off a nationwide 'Fight against Drugs' motorcycle rally and set the goal of a drug-free India by 31 December 2029.
Summary
Police Commemoration Day was observed on 21 October 2026, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah paying tribute at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi to police personnel who died in the line of duty. The day marks 21 October 1959, when 10 CRPF personnel lost their lives resisting an attack by Chinese troops at Hot Springs in Ladakh. Shah flagged off a nationwide motorcycle rally with the message 'Fight against Drugs', with about 90 riders from States, UTs and CAPFs, and urged all police forces to work for a drug-free India by 31 December 2029.
Key facts
- Day
- Police Commemoration Day - 21 October
- Origin
- 21 October 1959, Hot Springs (Ladakh): 10 CRPF personnel killed resisting Chinese troops
- Main ceremony
- National Police Memorial, New Delhi
- Led by
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Rally
- Nationwide motorcycle rally - 'Fight against Drugs' (about 90 riders)
- Target
- Drug-free India by 31 December 2029
- Also
- PM Narendra Modi paid tributes to police personnel
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Police Commemoration Day, observed on 21 October, remembers the 1959 incident at which place where 10 CRPF personnel lost their lives?
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Correct answer: C — Hot Springs, Ladakh
On Police Commemoration Day 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah set which deadline for freeing the country from drugs?
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Correct answer: D — 31 December 2029
Where was the main Police Commemoration Day ceremony attended by Amit Shah held on 21 October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — National Police Memorial, New Delhi