The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 19 October 2026 that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will pay homage to martyrs at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on 21 October 2026. The event marks Police Commemoration Day, which honors police personnel who died in the line of duty, including those killed in a 1959 ambush in Ladakh. The Home Minister will also flag off a 'Fight Against Drugs' motorcycle rally featuring about 90 riders who will travel to Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, for a parade on 31 October 2026. Various commemorative events will be held nationwide from 22 to 30 October.
Key points
- 21 Oct: Main Police Commemoration Day function at National Police Memorial, New Delhi
- 22-30 Oct: Commemorative events including blood donation and rallies held nationwide
- 31 Oct: 'Fight Against Drugs' rally riders to join the Ekta Parade in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
- Rally participants: About 90 riders from various States, UTs, and Central Police Organisations
When it applies
- Police Commemoration Day and main function at National Police Memorial
- Commemorative Events at NPM and across the country
- Commemorative Events at NPM and across the country
- Ekta Parade in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
Who it affects
- Police Forces