Police Commemoration Day: ₹50,000 aid to 9 martyrs’ families from Nellore district - The HinduUpdated - October 21, 2026 09:13 pm IST - NelloreFamily members and friends pay tributes at the Police Martyrs’ Memorial at the Police Parade Grounds in Ongole on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: KOMMURI SRINIVASOn Police Commemoration Day, tributes were paid to martyrs amid a heavy downpour at the Nellore Police Parade Grounds on Wednesday. Cheques of ₹50,000 each were given to the families of nine police personnel from the district who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2026.Addressing the police officials, Nellore district Collector Himanshu Shukla said that the sacrifices of police martyrs – who laid down their lives while upholding the primary objective of maintaining law and order and protecting the lives and property of the people – will remain etched in the nation’s history forever.“While wearing the uniform is a responsibility, ensuring the safety of the public is a sacred duty. The sacrifices made by the martyrs serve as a constant reminder to police personnel of the importance of dedication, courage, discipline, and commitment,” Nellore district SP Ajitha Vejendla said.In PrakasamDistrict Collector P. Raja Babu and SP V. Harshavardhan Raju, along with other police officials, paid solemn tributes to the police martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. The officials laid floral wreaths at the Police Martyrs Memorial located at the District Police Office in Ongole.Mr. Raja Babu praised the police profession as a great responsibility – a noble service that upholds the public’s trust. He noted that the sacrifice of 154 police personnel in the line of duty stands as a testament to their dedication and spirit of self-sacrifice.Police Commemoration Day was also observed at Markapuram District Police Office for the first time since the formation of the district. Collector M. Vijaya Sunitha and SP Pankaj Kumar Meena attended the event and paid tribute to the police martyrs.Honouring the sacrifices of the martyrs, Ms. Vijaya Sunitha said that police duties entail great responsibility; regardless of weather conditions—be it scorching sun or heavy rain – police personnel remain away from their families to work continuously for the protection of the public.Published - October 21, 2026 09:04 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }